James Knott

James Knott is an experienced professional in account management and business development, currently serving as Vice President and Business Director at Octagon since February 2015, with previous roles including Group Director, Account Director, and Senior Account Manager. Prior to Octagon, James held the position of Senior Account Manager at Performance Communications, leading accounts for Hyundai and Continental during their 2014 FIFA World Cup sponsorships. Other notable experience includes tenure at Ogilvy & Mather, managing Coca-Cola’s accounts and sponsorships, and a progression from Account Executive to Account Manager at Lexis Agency, focusing on sport and entertainment clients. James holds a 2:1 degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire and attended Lancing College in West Sussex.