James Kuk

CEO, Co-Founder at FreshCut

James Kuk is the CEO and Co-Founder of FreshCut, a company they joined in 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Twitch from 2015 to 2019, where they served as the Global Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. During their time at Twitch, they oversaw the Business Development and Partnerships function, co-founded the Business Development practice, and built the Premium Content and Esports content portfolio. Before Twitch, James worked at Xbox Game Studios as a Senior Business Development Manager from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, they worked at Apax Partners from 2008 to 2010, where they were involved in identifying, evaluating, and executing private equity investments with a focus on growth equity and buyout opportunities. James also worked at Greenhill & Co. from 2006 to 2008, where they were involved in multiple domestic and international corporate advisory assignments, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic alternatives, corporate defense, and internal corporate development.

James Kuk's education history includes pursuing an MBA at The Wharton School with a specialization in Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management. Prior to this, they completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics at NYU Stern School of Business. The specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.

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  • CEO, Co-Founder

    November, 2020 - present