James Buell

James Buell is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate partnerships, operations, and brand marketing. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Corporate Partnership at Hard Rock Digital since September 2024, James previously held several leadership roles at World of Beer Franchising, Inc., including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Brand and Innovation Officer, where responsibilities encompassed operations, training, marketing, and culinary management. Prior to that, James worked at Hard Rock International for over a decade, progressing from Marketing Coordinator to Sr. Director of Global Brand Marketing, where oversight covered marketing efforts across more than 200 venues globally. James holds a Juris Doctorate from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, College of Law, and a degree in Management Information Systems from UCF College of Business.