James Drake

James Drake is a seasoned product leader with a wealth of experience in building successful technology products and teams. With an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management and a BS in Management Information Systems from Purdue University, Drake has worked at various tech companies throughout his career, including TripAdvisor and BookBub. He has served in various management positions such as Director, VP and Head of Product, where he led product development and management, core experience, and consumer products. Drake has also worked as a consultant at Deloitte Consulting.

As Head of Marketing at BookBub, Drake played a crucial role in the growth of the company’s customer base, developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives. He also served as the Consumer Product Lead at BookBub, where he built and led a team and managed the development of consumer products. Before BookBub, Drake held the position of VP, Head of Product at PlacePass, where he led product development efforts and delivered innovative solutions.

Drake’s experience in marketing, product management, and technology makes him a valuable asset to any tech organization. His proven leadership skills, strong track record and creative problem-solving abilities have earned him a reputation as a top product leader.