About Me

I'm focused on increasing digital engagement and conversions using campaigns and content, and implementing technology to facilitate business development. I've worked within large, complex, and regulated multi-national financial services organisations.

Experience

Nuveen

Head of Digital Marketing Programmes, EMEA & APAC • Sept 2018 - Present

  • Leading digital marketing programmes at one of the world's largest Asset Managers

Standard Chartered Bank

Director, Group Communications, Brand and Marketing • May 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Managing the Group's social media and web channels, including paid marketing activation across multiple markets

Santander

Senior Communications Manager • Jan 2014 – May 2016

  • Heading up websites for Santander Corporate and Commercial and Cater Allen Private Bank, including all technical development, conversion optimisation, UX, content & SEO. Launched business development digital transformation projects to increase sales opportunities. Managed display and PPC campaigns to drive new business

DFDS

Marketing Campaign Manager, Emerging and Other Markets • April 2013 – Dec 2013

  • Leading multi-channel marketing and PR campaigns directly to consumers in the UK and emerging markets

DFDS

Web Manager • July 2012 – March 2013

  • Responsbile for 19 international e-commerce websites, including optimisation and marketing campaign activation

Kent County Council

Project Manager• March 2009 – July 2012

  • Ownership and management of social media and web channels. Producing content and managing strategic marketing partnerships

Education

University for the Creative Arts

BA (Hons) Design, Branding and Marketing • 2008

First class

Canterbury College

BTEC National Diploma, Graphic design • 2004

Triple distinction

Testimonials

  • James is a knowledgeable and commercially focused digital marketer and his work approach is pragmatic and yet creative in delivering business objectives. I’ve worked with James on a wide range of digital projects; he is supportive and fantastic to work with.

    Nazia Ashraf, RL360

  • I have worked with James for some time now and can truly say he is passionate and driven in what he does. He knows how digital works and tries to find a way to make "all the cogs" work together holistically.

    Ashif Charania, iProspect

  • James is a highly experienced professional with great work ethos. I could always rely on James' expertise and consulted him on many occasions particularly on digital marketing and websites. James is incredibly helpful with great knowledge of his area.

    Emilia Jozefowicz, Santander

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