James Collard

James Collard is an experienced account executive specializing in demand solutions at Magnite since October 2022. Collard co-founded Optima Collective in November 2018, creating a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent through online radio and live events across the UK. Previous roles include a customer service team member at Ocado Group, a mentor at The David Evans Grass Roots Foundation, and a marketing and projects assistant at Future Proof Enterprises Ltd. Earlier experience includes providing member services at goHenry and supporting disadvantaged children with HCPT. Collard holds A Levels in Business, Psychology, and Economics from Salesian College and graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2021.