Tola James
About Tola James
Tola James is a Sales Director with extensive experience in sales and business development, currently working at Verto in London. He has held various roles at iwoca and founded a beverage start-up, demonstrating a strong background in strategic product development.
Work at VertoFX
Tola James currently serves as Sales Director at Verto, a position held since 2024. In this role, he operates in a hybrid work environment based in London, England. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and driving revenue growth for the organization.
Previous Experience at iwoca
Before joining Verto, Tola James worked at iwoca, where he held the position of Sales Director for 9 months from 2023 to 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Head of Sales for 5 years from 2018 to 2023, and as Business Development Executive for 2 years from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at iwoca involved significant contributions to sales management and business development.
Education and Expertise
Tola James studied Business Management at the University of Westminster, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in sales and business development.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Nari Juice
Tola James founded Nari Juice, a start-up focused on beverage products, from 2015 to 2017. Under his leadership, the company achieved break-even in its first year through strategic product development and partnerships, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills.
Leadership Recognition
Tola James has been recognized as a Churchill Leadership Fellow by The Møller Institute at Churchill College, Cambridge University. This honor reflects his commitment to leadership and professional development within his field.