James King
About James King
James King is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ideagen, where he has worked since 2023. With over 27 years of experience in the technology and software industry, he has held various senior leadership roles, including Chief Revenue Officer at Ideagen and SVP at IDEMIA.
Work at Ideagen Plc
James King serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ideagen, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the company's 'go-to-market' profit and loss (P&L) strategy, overseeing various business units including Quality, EHS, Audit & Risk, Compliance, and Collaboration. Prior to becoming COO, he worked as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Ideagen from 2021 to 2023. His leadership focuses on enhancing Ideagen's SaaS solutions, leveraging his extensive background in digital identity and security, digital payments, and mobile software.
Previous Experience
Before joining Ideagen, James King held several senior roles in the technology and software industry. He was the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at IDEMIA from 2015 to 2017 and later served as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Markets until 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Evolving Systems from 2007 to 2012 and as Vice President and General Manager EMEA at SmartTrust from 2003 to 2007. He also worked as the Global Accounts Director for Location Based Services at MapInfo Corporation from 2001 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
James King studied Surveying Science at Newcastle University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at Cranfield School of Management, completing the General Management Programme in 2005. His expertise spans digital identity and security, digital payments, and mobile software, which are integral to Ideagen's offerings. He has over 27 years of experience in the technology and software sectors, contributing to his leadership capabilities.
Background
James King's career in the technology sector began in the mid-1990s, with his first role as Corporate Account Manager at Toshiba Information Systems from 1996 to 1999. He later transitioned to various leadership positions, including CEO of AirSense Wireless for 11 months in 2012. His extensive background includes international leadership roles in software companies, showcasing his ability to drive sales and operational excellence across diverse markets.