James Purcell (businessman)

James Purcell is an American businessman best known for his career in the financial services industry. He has held executive leadership positions at several prominent firms, primarily focusing on investment banking and asset management.

Purcell's career includes tenures at companies such as Drexel Burnham Lambert, where he worked in the 1980s before the firm's collapse. Following Drexel Burnham, he held various positions within the financial sector. He is often associated with the evolution of mortgage-backed securities and other complex financial instruments during his time in investment banking.

More recently, Purcell has been involved in private investment and consulting, advising companies on financial strategy and capital allocation. He has also served on boards of directors for various organizations.

Due to the private nature of much of his work and the absence of significant public biographical information, precise details about his current activities and specific accomplishments are limited in openly available sources.