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Rufus Grantham has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Rufus co-founded Mettle Capital in 2020 and served as the Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on AI quantification of ESG, reputation, and trust sentiment for companies. In the same year, they joined Bankers without Boundaries as a Managing Director, where they specialized in financial and funding advisory services related to decarbonization and sustainable investing. In 2022, Grantham became a Member of the ESG Board at Mears Group PLC, contributing to the company's environmental, social, and governance practices. Rufus also held a position as a Non-Executive Director at Avallen Spirits, a sustainable spirit company known for their Calvados. Additionally, Grantham established Blood & Sand Limited in 2006, a bar operator, brand/venue consultancy, and events company. Rufus mentored and supported startups as a Start Up Mentor at both Virgin StartUp in 2021 and Realeyes - Emotional Intelligence in 2014. Prior to that, they held the role of Managing Director and Head of European & APAC Research at RBC Capital Markets from 2016 to 2020. Grantham also worked as a Mentor at Virgin StartUp from 2014 to 2016. Rufus started their career at Nomura as a Managing Director in 2008, where they stayed until 2013.

Rufus Grantham's education history begins with their attendance at the University of Cambridge from 1992 to 1995. During this time, they pursued a degree in Experimental Psychology & Neurophysiology and obtained a BA Hons. Following their time at the University of Cambridge, Rufus attended the City of London School from 1985 to 1992. However, specific details regarding their degree and field of study at City of London School are not provided. Additionally, Rufus Grantham also attended the Dallington School in London, but no information is available about the duration or field of study for this school. In terms of additional certifications, Rufus obtained a Level III - Advanced Wine & Spirits certification with Distinction from the WSET - Wine & Spirit Education Trust in February 2014.