James Townsend

James Townsend has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. James currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Article Group since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant and Strategic Advisor from 2021 to 2022. From 2019 to 2021, James worked as the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Regis Corporation, where they played a key role in transforming the company into a fully-franchised business and technology company. James'sachievements included launching new digital capabilities across priority brands and implementing first-party data strategies.

Before joining Regis Corporation, James held various leadership roles at 72andSunny, starting as the Managing Director and Group Brand Director from 2011 to 2014. James then became the President and Partner from 2014 to 2018 and later served as the Chief Development Officer and Partner from 2018 to 2019. Notably, they opened and led the company's first office in New York and achieved significant business growth with clients like Samsung, Comcast, and Facebook.

James also had experience working at HUGE Inc. as the VP of Client Services in 2011, where they played a crucial role in transforming Comcast's digital business. James started their career as an Account Director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in 2010, where they managed GSP's global Yahoo business.

Earlier in their career, James worked as a Director of Client Services at Code and Theory from 2007 to 2010, overseeing production and client services across interactive product and marketing communications. James also worked as an Executive Producer at The Rumor Mill, focusing on developing commercial business with major advertising agencies and clients such as Toyota, Coca-Cola, and Honda.

Beginning their career as a Freelance Writer and Producer in 2002, James worked across various entertainment projects. James also gained experience as an Account Executive at Ogilvy & Mather from 1998 to 2002.

Overall, James Townsend has a strong background in leadership, marketing, and business transformation, with expertise in driving digital innovation and growth for companies in various industries.

James Townsend attended Goldsmiths, University of London from 1995 to 1998, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Social Anthropology.