James Happel

James Happel serves as the Leiter Marketing Kommunikation & Fundraising at Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. since February 2023, after holding the same title at the organization from January 2015 to December 2021. As the Unternehmensinhaber at Kenntnishelden from January 2017 to December 2024, James specializes in brand strategy, management, communication, and advertising strategies. Earlier experience includes roles as a strategic marketing consultant at schoepfung GmbH, interim manager at pro concept marketing GmbH & Co.KG, and leading client consulting at Zum goldenen Hirschen, overseeing a diverse range of major brands. James has also held significant positions at reputable agencies like Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, and Young & Rubicam, where responsibilities encompassed campaign development and international project coordination. Academic background includes a Magister Artium in Media Studies from Philipps Universität Marburg.