James Diaz-Sokoloff

James is a Senior Investment Manager responsible for deal origination, structuring and execution, as well as supporting research into the hydrogen value chain. Since joining AP Ventures, James has led multiple initial and follow-on investments on behalf of the Fund and across key verticals that include; Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), blue hydrogen, advanced alkaline electrolysis, and hydrogen separation.

Prior to joining AP Ventures in 2019, James spent five years with BP Upstream Exploration where he specialised in technical and project management engineering of subsea well system projects, predominantly in the Caspian Sea region.

James holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bristol and an MBA from London Business School with a concentration in private equity. During his studies, James interned with AB InBev’s procurement division executing corporate power purchase agreements for Caribbean breweries and in BP’s Upstream Portfolio Team where he modelled deep decarbonisation scenarios for the oil and gas group.

Outside of work James enjoys cycling, rowing and skiing.