James has over 20 years of creative industry experience in advertising, digital and PR agencies including Leo Burnet, AMV, Fallon and DARE. Since joining Edelman UK in 2015, he has led award-winning campaigns for National Grid, Nissan and HARIBO.

As Executive Creative Director at Edelman London, he was part of the Titanium Lion winning team behind DP World’s ‘Move to -15’ – persuading not just DP World to change the temperature of their cold chain logistics, but over 60% of the global shipping industry. He’s also won Lions for National Grid’s ‘Green Light Signal’ – an interactive light bulb that told households when their energy supply was running on renewable energy.

James is also a passionate supporter of Brixton Finishing School - helping mentor young people as they break into the industry.