James Eddison

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2024.

James Eddison, CTO at Octopus Energy, is an e-commerce specialist renowned for developing high-profile tech platforms for clients such as the UK Labour Party, Citroen and Hermes.

After his tenure as CTO at Tangent, where he served from 2006-2013, James and his co-founders conceptualised Kraken, a technology platform designed to transform the energy market.

At Octopus Energy, James has been instrumental in creating proprietary technology, digital-first offerings and facilitating the company's global expansion. Octopus excels in e-commerce, emphasising digital solutions in product development, marketing and customer service. Under James' leadership, the company has introduced innovative products like the Octopus Tracker app, the UK's first energy tariff that tracks daily wholesale prices.