James Tucker

James Tucker is an accomplished advertising professional with extensive experience in various strategic and creative roles. Currently serving as Strategy Director and previously as Senior Strategist at Colenso BBDO since March 2016, James has led high-profile campaigns for clients including DB Breweries, Ford, and Visa. Prior to this, James was Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi, overseeing major brands such as Duracell and Vita Coco. James gained recognition as Associate Creative Director at DDB New York, contributing to campaigns for Reebok and the New York Lottery, and was awarded multiple international accolades. As a Senior Art Director at Colenso BBDO, James was acknowledged as one of the top art directors globally in 2012. Earlier experience as an Art Director at DDB New Zealand included work with notable clients like McDonald's and Volkswagen, earning James several prestigious awards. James holds a Bachelor of Communications in Advertising from Auckland University of Technology.