James Cole

James Cole is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Sales Director at YUKKA since August 2025, James previously held the position of Head of Vendor Sales at Eagle Alpha from June 2021 to June 2025, a company recognized for connecting the alternative data landscape. Prior to that, James worked in Sales & Business Development at RavenPack from February 2018 to May 2021, where innovative data solutions were provided to enhance operational efficiency for financial firms. James began a career at Thomson Reuters in June 2007, progressing from Account Manager to Strategic Customer Sales, focusing on client retention and revenue growth across a multitude of esteemed financial institutions. Early career experience includes recruitment consulting at Complete Security Recruitment Ltd from September 2005 to September 2007. James's educational background includes GCSE & GNVQ qualifications from Royal Liberty School for Boys, completed in 2005.