James Barton is an accomplished global director of sales development with vast experience in various industries, including technology and software. He graduated from the prestigious University of Michigan with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree before proceeding to the Columbia Business School Executive Education. His professional journey commenced as a Designer at th.inc! before he advanced to become an Account Manager at SolutionSet. James has also held various positions at SAP SuccessFactors, including National Enterprise Healthcare Sales Representative and Director of Business Development for North America, APac and LatAm. Prior to joining Vonage API Platform, he served as Director of Sales Development at Symphony AyasdiAI, Mixpanel, and Visier Inc. James is also a former customer advisory board member at LeadIQ and advisor at Oomnitza, demonstrating his versatility in different capacities.

At Vonage API Platform, James serves as the Global Director of Sales Development - Global API, where he oversees the development and marketing of communication APIs to enable developers and businesses to innovate the way they communicate with customers. He is passionate about tearing down entry barriers, enabling any developer to reach a global audience and businesses to create exceptional customer experiences. With years of experience in sales, business development, and lead generation, James has honed his skills in strategic planning, customer relations, sales management, and team leadership.