James M.

James M. has a diverse work experience in the advertising and media industry. James currently holds the position of Global Strategy Director at MiQ since January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Global Ad Tech Lead at Shell from August 2021 to January 2022.

Before joining Shell, James worked at dentsu international for six years, starting in June 2015. During their tenure, they held various roles, including Programmatic Product Partner at dentsu Data Labs from May 2017 to August 2021, and Head of Digital - Government Media at Carat, a dentsu agency, from June 2015 to April 2017. As the Head of Digital, their responsibilities included managing a large team, developing media buying strategies, upskilling the team and clients in advertising technologies, and implementing efficient media operations policies.

James also has experience working at MailOnline as an Account Director from March 2014 to July 2015. During this time, they were responsible for managing a team and developing sales strategies for existing and potential clients.

Prior to that, they gained experience at M4C- Integrated into GroupM, where they held multiple roles. James served as an Account Director from January 2012 to March 2014, managing a team of display buyers and strategists, and as an Account Manager from January 2011 to February 2012, handling COI clients. James initially joined as a Planner/Buyer in May 2010.

James began their career at Digitas UK, where they worked as a Senior Account Executive from February 2009 to April 2010 and as an Account Executive from November 2007 to January 2009.

Overall, James M. has a strong background in strategy, sales, and team management within the advertising and media industry, with experience in both agency and corporate environments.

James M. attended the University of Kent from 2004 to 2007, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History.