James W.

James W. is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Contagious Advisory Director since June 2019, leading the global advisory function and participating in the executive management team at Contagious. Prior to this role, James held various strategic positions at Joint from September 2016 to June 2019, contributing to brand strategies for clients like TSB and Kettle Chips. Experience also includes strategic planning roles at Leagas Delaney London for notable brands such as Patek Philippe, and a foundational role as a qualified lawyer at Travers Smith, where James specialized in dispute resolution and corporate finance. Educational qualifications include a degree in Classics from Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge, followed by Management Studies at Cambridge Judge Business School and legal training at BPP Law School.