James Cottee

James Cottee currently serves as the Head of Sales for Growth Verticals EMEA at Tripadvisor, focusing on non-endemic advertising partnerships and driving new revenue growth across EMEA and global markets. With a career that includes significant roles such as Senior Principal Client Partner and Principal Client Partner at Tripadvisor, James has demonstrated expertise in acquiring and developing accounts in various industries, including Financial Services, Retail, and Tech. Prior experience includes positions at Auto Trader UK as a Senior Account Executive, Ingenium IDS Ltd as an Account Director, and BlueFort Security Ltd as an Account Executive, showcasing a strong background in sales management and digital marketing services. Additionally, James is a seed investor at Curve. James holds A Levels from The 6th Form College Farnborough and attended Court Moor School.