Our People
We have built a strong professional team that combines technical skills and professional experience in economic and social development with sound judgement, honesty and clear thinking.
Our consultants have backgrounds in academia, economic development agencies, community organisations and the private sector, bringing a range of different perspectives to our work.
James Coggs, Consultant
James works predominantly within the Enterprise and Innovation Unit. Since joining the team in 2005, James has worked across most thematic areas on a range of studies including large scale evaluations and economic impact assessments of business, enterprise and rural development initiatives. He is a skilled and experienced researcher, comfortable working with complex quantitative data sets as well as more qualitative information.
James has an Honours degree in Business Studies with specialisation in Quantitative Analysis and International Finance, and is soon to complete his Masters in Local Economic Development at the University of Glasgow. Prior to joining EKOS, James completed a twelve month industrial placement within the Scottish Enterprise Network.