James Gillespie

James Gillespie has a diverse range of experience in the marketing field. James is currently the Director of Marketing at C-Quest Capital, where they are responsible for global brand and marketing programs. Prior to this, they worked as the Global Senior Marketing Manager at C-Quest Capital. Before joining C-Quest Capital, James was the Workplace Champion Manager at R U OK?, where they led the strategy and implementation of workplace campaigns. James also served as the Campaign Marketing Manager at R U OK?, where they were responsible for developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns. Earlier in their career, James worked as a Product Marketing Manager at Samsung Australia, where they led strategic marketing communications for various products. James also held the position of Strategy and Brand Manager at RAA, where they oversaw brand development and implemented a long-term brand strategy. James has also worked at TBWA\Media Arts Lab as an Account Director and Account Manager, leading advertising campaigns for Apple products. James began their career as an Account Manager at Leo Burnett and Clemenger BBDO Brisbane/ Proximity.

James Gillespie's education history begins with their attendance at Brisbane Boys' College from 1996 to 2004. James then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Business degree with a focus on Advertising and Marketing at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 2005 to 2007. In 2010, James completed a certificate program in Brand Strategy and Development at AdSchool Australia. Continuing their professional development, they attended Harvard Business School Online in 2017 and obtained a certificate in Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen. Additionally, in the same year, they engaged in executive education at the University of Adelaide, specifically in the Fundamentals of Leadership. Most recently, James pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Sydney from 2018 to 2020.