James Edwards

James Edwards has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. James is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer EMEA at GILDED, a fintech company focused on providing financial products using modern technological approaches. Prior to this, they worked as a Social Enterprise Mentor at UnLtd, where they mentored social entrepreneurs and helped them grow their businesses. James also held various roles at CLS Group, including Product and Business Manager and Corporate and Business Development Manager. Before that, they worked at BNY Mellon as the Chief Executive Officer of the FCA Registered Broker Dealer and as the Chief Operating Officer EMEA Markets. James also gained extensive experience at UBS Investment Bank, where they served as the Global Chief Operating Officer for Fixed Income Emerging Markets and held other COO roles in commodities trading and sales. At Accenture, they started their career as a Project Accountant. Overall, James Edwards has a strong background in operations and management roles in the financial industry.

James Edwards attended Durban High School from 1983 to 1987. James then enrolled at Michaelhouse in 1988, although no degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. From 1989 to 1991, they attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where they pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Economics, Marketing, and Business Administration. In terms of additional certifications, in September 2020, James obtained a Level 3 Tennis Coach certification from the LTA. James also received a certification from the Global Professional Tennis Coach Association (GPTCA AG) in April 2020, qualifying him as a Certified ATP Tour Coach at Level C.