James Appleby

James Appleby is an experienced leader in the retail and marketing sectors, currently serving as General Manager EMEA at Manduka since August 2018. In this role, James oversees operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa while developing and implementing business strategies to achieve financial and growth objectives. Previously, James held various senior positions at Manduka, including Vice President of Product and Vice President of Marketing & Creative. Experience extends to Sole Technology as VP Global Sales & Ecommerce and Sales & Marketing Director EMEA, among other leadership roles at etnies, Globe International Ltd., and Route One. James holds a degree from Cardiff University obtained between 1993 and 1997.