James Kenny

James Kenny has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. James currently works as a Marketing Director at Minto Group since September 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Marketing and Communications Manager at Ferguslea Properties from December 2017 to September 2022. In this role, they managed marketing and communications for Accora Village, a large rental community in Ottawa.

Before joining Ferguslea Properties, James worked at Hill+Knowlton Strategies in various roles. James started as an Assistant Consultant in May 2010 and worked their way up to Manager, Business Development and Marketing until May 2017. At Hill+Knowlton Strategies, they gained extensive experience in strategic communications, public relations, and public affairs.

James also spent a brief period as a Communications Consultant at Public Health Agency of Canada in 2012 and 2013. Prior to that, they served as a Director at Canadian Public Relations Society from May 2009 to May 2010.

Early in their career, James held an internship at CATA Alliance, the largest high-tech association in Canada, from January 2010 to March 2010. James also served as a Director at Algonquin College Student's Association, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to student success, from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, they worked as a Program Assistant at Ottawa Police Service: Emergency Operations Division for a brief period in 2009.

Overall, James has gained expertise in marketing, communications, public relations, and business development throughout their career.

James Kenny completed their high school education with a diploma at Ashbury College from 1997 to 2002. James then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Bishop's University, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. In 2007, James obtained a diploma in French from Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II). Subsequently, they attended Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology from 2008 to 2010, where they earned a diploma in Public Relations.