James Goodman

James Goodman

Head of International

James Goodman joined Dakota in February 2025 as Head of International, leading the company’s growth beyond North America. He is responsible for scaling Dakota Marketplace globally, expanding its institutional investor coverage, and driving adoption among fund managers outside North America. Before joining Dakota, James founded Funderlytics, an investor database focusing on institutional investors in the Gulf region. Previously, he spent nearly a decade in investment and relationship management at Barclays and LGT in London, working with institutional investors and high-net-worth clients.

James holds a degree in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham.

Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, wine tasting, and running. He is also actively involved in philanthropy, supporting Norwood Charity.