James Cooper

James Cooper began their work experience in 2004 as an Account Executive at Broker Profile, where they managed a client list and reported directly to C-suite executives. From 2006 to 2009, they worked as an Audit Senior at MacIntyre Hudson. James then joined IPG as a Senior Financial Accountant from 2009 to 2011. In 2012, they worked as a Commercial Analyst at BBC Worldwide, where they coordinated financial planning and led a project for a major divestment. From 2013 to 2014, they served as a Summer Associate at Deloitte. James pursued an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business from 2012 to 2014. Cooper then joined Boston Consulting Group (BCG), starting as a Consultant in 2014 and progressing to Project Leader, Principal, and Partner roles until 2021. Currently, they are the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations at FanDuel, starting in November 2021.

James Cooper earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Southampton in 2004. Prior to that, they completed their GCSEs and A-levels at Haileybury UK from 1996 to 2001. In 2009, Cooper obtained their ACA degree from ICAEW, and later pursued an MBA at NYU Stern School of Business from 2012 to 2014.