Rakesh D. James

Rakesh D. James is an accomplished corporate partnerships manager at NEXEA, specializing in matching startups with investors and corporates since January 2022. Previous experience includes roles as assistant manager and team leader in business development at marcus evans Group, where Rakesh engaged with senior decision-makers to close new business and manage client accounts. Rakesh has also worked in partnerships and acquisitions at Instarem, where relationship management and sales strategies were key responsibilities. Earlier career highlights include serving as partnerships development manager at honestbee and senior business development manager at The Milkshake Factory, where Rakesh demonstrated strong leadership in operations and partner acquisition. Rakesh’s career began in the aviation industry with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia as a senior cabin crew and cabin crew supervisor. Academically, Rakesh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business (Hons) in Management from Wawasan Open University and has undertaken various intensive courses related to aviation and leadership.