Ian James

Ian James has extensive work experience in the field of data, technology, and marketing. Ian has served as the Global Board Director, Chief Data Tech and Analytics Officer at Local Planet since January 2019. Prior to that, they were the CEO & Founder of Fluency, a Transformation Services company based in London, from January 2016 onwards. Ian also co-founded and served as the CEO of Silverbullet since January 2016.

From March 2016 to May 2018, Ian James worked as the GM, International at Verve Mobile. Ian also worked as the European Managing Director and GVP at Acxiom UK from August 2014 to March 2016. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief Digital Officer EMEA and Dynamic Markets at Starcom MediaVest Group from November 2010 to July 2014.

Ian James started their career at Aegis Media, where they held the role of Vice President Aegis Media Global from August 2008 to November 2010. Ian was responsible for driving the strategic vision for clients' brands and developing the global and local Aegis network digital capability.

Before joining Aegis Media, Ian James worked at Bacardi as the Global Head of Digital from February 2006 to August 2008. In this role, they were responsible for the integrated digital marketing and operations for Bacardi Ltd's portfolio of brands.

Overall, Ian James has a strong background in data, technology, and marketing leadership roles, with experience in driving strategic vision, business transformation, and innovation in consumer engagement.

Ian James attended the University of Leeds from 1993 to 1996, where they earned a 2:1 BA Hons degree in History.