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James Edmondson

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Global Technology Innovation Manager at Victrex
📍 Rugby, England, United Kingdom

James is a technology and research leader with deep expertise in materials for electric vehicles. He transitioned from VP of Research at IDTechEx, where he led market analysis on EV components and thermal management, to his current role as Global Technology Innovation Manager at Victrex. He holds a PhD from the University of Warwick.

Outside of his primary professional focus, James has a background as a qualified tennis coach and was a competitive member of the University of Warwick Archery Club for five years at a student and national level.

He gave the keynote presentation at The 3rd European EV Thermal Management Summit in Düsseldorf, sharing his insights on fire safety and materials.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Global Technology Innovation Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Friendly But Fast
Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly

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Priorities

Topics James cares about

EV Thermal Management
James has authored multiple in-depth reports and delivered keynote presentations at industry summits on thermal management and fire protection materials for electric vehicles.
Advanced Materials
His PhD focused on nanoscale material mapping, and his career has centered on analyzing and innovating with materials and polymers for EVs at IDTechEx and Victrex.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Global Technology Innovation Manager
Victrex
3-2025 - 10-2025
Vice President Research
IDTechEx
1-2024 - 3-2025
Research Director
IDTechEx
12-2022 - 1-2024
Principal Technology Analyst | Head of EV Research
IDTechEx
9-2016 - 3-2020
PhD Researcher
University of Warwick
In the press

Media appearances

Dr James Edmondson – Alumni Profile. Featured in IDTechEx
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Education
2016 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Warwick
2015 - 2016
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Warwick
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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