James Beesley is an experienced media professional currently serving as an Account Director at Starcom since January 2023. Previously, James held the same title at MediaCom from January 2019 to January 2023, also working as a Planning Manager and Senior Planner during that time. Prior experience includes roles as a Communications Planning Executive and Assistant at Greenhouse GroupM from May 2017 to January 2019, following a Communications Planning Apprenticeship with MEC from May 2016 to May 2017. James has a background in the performing arts, having performed as a child actor in productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Really Useful Group Ltd, and Churchill Theatre, including notable roles in "Matilda the Musical," "Macbeth," and "Oliver Twist." Education includes A Levels and GCSEs from Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and a Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing & Social Media from Creative Pioneers.