James Ebdon

James Ebdon is an experienced marketing and growth strategy professional currently serving as Managing Director at Ryse: Growth Engineering since March 2025, where the focus is on developing business growth strategies and performance measurement. Prior experience includes serving as Partner at Bridge F61 from January 2019 to March 2025, where James contributed to business model transformations and brand strategy across various sectors. Previous roles include Chief Marketing Officer at AnyVan.com, where James led marketing efforts for the UK's largest transport marketplace, Marketing Director at Freeformers, and founding marketing consultancy Sheldraker Ltd. Additionally, James held multiple marketing positions at OMG plc, where notable achievements included launching the Autographer camera, and a long tenure at Nokia in various strategic marketing roles. James holds a Mini MBA from INSEAD and degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management from the University of Birmingham.