James Simon

James Simon is an accomplished media strategy professional currently serving as the Director of Integrated Media Strategy & Planning at DEPT® since April 2024, where involvement focuses on the Growth Marketing Team. Prior experience includes roles at EssenceMediacom as Partner and Group Director, Planning from July 2022 to June 2023, leading NAMR Planning for Sony Interactive Entertainment, and at MediaCom as Partner and Client Investment Lead, driving US Planning for Reebok from January 2019 to June 2022. James also held significant positions at Mindshare, Lowe Profero, and Morpheus Media, contributing to major clients such as American Express, Unilever, and Western Union. Early career experience includes managerial roles at Sears Holdings Management Corporation and technical support at PharmaNet. James holds a certificate in Leadership & Management from New York University and a degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology.