James Rankin
About James Rankin
James Rankin serves as the Head of Research and Insight at The Instant Group, where he leads a team focused on Commercial Real Estate and Flexible workspace. With a background in market intelligence and research, he utilizes large data sets to enhance sales and inform clients.
Current Role at The Instant Group
James Rankin serves as the Head of Research and Insight at The Instant Group, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads a team that focuses on the high growth area of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Flexible workspace. He is responsible for driving insights from the extensive data sets maintained by the company, which aids in enhancing sales strategies. Additionally, he creates primary research to inform both the company and its clients, ensuring that they stay ahead of market trends.
Previous Experience at World Textile Information Network
Prior to his current role, James Rankin worked at World Textile Information Network. He served as the Market & Business Intelligence Lead for Digital Textiles from 2016 to 2017. Before that, he was a Market Intelligence Analyst from 2014 to 2016 in Leeds, United Kingdom. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in market analysis and business intelligence within the textile industry.
Career Background in Market Intelligence
James Rankin has a diverse background in market intelligence, having worked at Canon (UK) as a Market Intelligence Consultant from 2012 to 2014. He also held positions at GfK, where he was an Account Manager from 2009 to 2012 and briefly in 2010. This extensive experience in various market intelligence roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to analyze market changes and developments effectively.
Educational Background in Biomedical Science
James Rankin studied at the University of Wolverhampton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biomedical Science from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation, which he applies in his research and insight roles.
Professional Goals and Thought Leadership
James Rankin aims to become a thought leader in his field by presenting new ideas and concepts both internally within The Instant Group and at external events. He is responsible for maintaining the company's awareness of market changes and developments, and he actively develops the internal industry data platform to support business growth.