James Preston

James Preston has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. James currently works as a Marketing Communications Manager at Zeitgeist PM, where they manage the protocol's representation in the media, including social media management, blog writing, newsletters, and press management. Prior to this, James was a Co-Founder of Global Crypto, a platform dedicated to providing reliable cryptoasset news and information. James led the vision of making it a go-to source in the industry.

In 2019, James co-founded SwiftX, a marketing agency focusing on the FinTech niche. As the Chief Revenue Officer, they oversaw content creation for clients, including social media calendars, blog posts, and press releases. Before that, they worked as a Voice Over Artist at East Coast Radio, a top radio station in South Africa, and also served as a Production Operator and Stand-In Presenter.

James has also held positions as a Consumer Insights Manager at AvantCore and a Guest Speaker at UMS Conferences, where they spoke about the potential of Blockchain technology. James contributed articles as a Writer for The South African and held the role of Head of Marketing at SBS® Tanks. Additionally, in 2017, they co-founded SBS Marketing ZA, a full-service marketing agency that facilitated the global expansion of the SBS brand.

Earlier in their career, James owned Pillar Mate, starting in 2011 and ending in 2018.

James Preston attended Westville Boys' High School from 1998 to 2002 where they obtained their Matric degree. During their time at Westville Boys' High School, James studied various subjects including Art, Geography, Biology, Maths, English, and Afrikaans.

Following their completion of high school, James then attended Durban University of Technology from 2004 to 2006. At the university, they pursued a Diploma in Graphic Design.