James Oughton
About James Oughton
James Oughton serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Rated People since 2023 and has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various companies in London, England. He co-founded Hybryd in 2021 and has held significant positions at organizations such as Bupa, hibu, and PhotoBox, focusing on technology strategy and company transformations.
Work at Rated People
James Oughton has served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Rated People since 2023. In this role, he oversees the technology strategy and implementation, contributing to the company's mission of connecting homeowners with trusted tradespeople. His leadership is focused on enhancing the platform's capabilities and ensuring a seamless user experience.
Previous Experience at hibu
Prior to his current role, James Oughton worked at hibu as the Director of eCommerce Platform & Technology from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading technology initiatives that supported the company's eCommerce operations, enhancing the digital experience for customers.
Background in Technology Leadership
James Oughton has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various organizations. He served as CTO at Bupa from 2017 to 2021, where he led technology transformation efforts. Additionally, he was the Platform Development Director at PhotoBox from 2011 to 2013, and he held interim roles at The Bio Agency and Tribal DDB, showcasing his adaptability in different technology environments.
Co-Founder and CTO at Hybryd
Since 2021, James Oughton has been a Co-Founder and CTO at Hybryd, where he applies his expertise in technology strategy and development. His role involves driving innovation and implementing solutions that align with the company's vision in the technology sector.
Contributions to RnDAO
James Oughton contributes to RnDAO, an incubation centre focused on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). His work involves empowering DAOs with necessary tooling and researching the future of work, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and its applications in new organizational structures.