James Cook | VP, Product Management

Early in his career, James realized that being in a finance department was just counting numbers and not making business decisions. So, he moved into product management, where he could enjoy high-pressure problem solving in risk-driven marketplaces. His experience in payments, identity management, fraud prevention, and data analytics (FirstData, Fiserv, LexisNexis), made him extremely qualified for the mission at Accelitas. Because he can wear more hats and have more direct impact at Accelitas, James believes he can better leverage his experience in more productive ways.   

He embraces the company’s virtual freedom by working from Atlanta, where he attended grad school, raised his family, and continues to call home.  James’ Zoom backgrounds confirm he is also an avid golf enthusiast.   

Education: MBA, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, BASc in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo.