Marketing

I’m a global growth and digital transformation leader in banking and wealth management. I modernise enterprise web and marketing platforms, MarTech and measurement to strengthen client acquisition, deepen relationships and improve end-to-end digital experience. I build and lead high-performing teams and partner across front office, product, technology and compliance to deliver measurable commercial impact.

James Stewart

 

Work experience & Education  

Experience

Citi

Global Head of Digital Platforms

September 2024 - Present

Leading Citi’s enterprise digital platform and marketing infrastructure strategy across the bank’s web and digital ecosystem. Accountable for a global portfolio spanning websites and digital platforms, MarTech, analytics, measurement and reporting. Driving brand/UX consistency across touchpoints, stack harmonisation and scalable capabilities including SEO, performance marketing enablement, CRM/CMS integration, experimentation and governance.

Citi Private Bank

Global Head of Digital Marketing and Visual Identity

March 2020 - September 2024

Led global digital strategy and growth initiatives for Citi Private Bank, focused on UHNW client acquisition and relationship deepening. Oversaw public web, CRM/email, social, performance marketing (PPC/display), SEO and digital PR, plus end-to-end measurement linking digital activity to pipeline and commercial outcomes. Defined and governed visual identity across digital and offline channels, including events and sponsorship activations, and built a high-performing global team delivering cross-market initiatives.

Nuveen

Global Head of Digital Platforms

September 2018 - March 2020

Held global responsibility for digital marketing programme delivery as a member of the Digital Leadership Team. Led web, SEO and analytics; delivered major platform programmes (including site rebuild/migration) and strengthened marketing technology and measurement to support sales pipeline growth.

Standard Chartered

Director, Group Communications, Brand and Marketing

May 2016 - September 2018

Led the Group’s digital marketing strategy and channels, including global website and social presence. Delivered global campaigns and always-on content; implemented social listening/publishing and reputation monitoring; and partnered with country teams and agencies to strengthen digital governance, customer engagement and performance across markets.

Santander

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

Janruary 2014 - May 2016

Led digital strategy for corporate and commercial banking and private bank segments, overseeing website development, UX, content strategy, SEM/SEO and optimisation. Delivered high-impact digital campaigns, accelerated organic growth through SEO, and introduced performance marketing capabilities to improve acquisition and engagement.

Education

HBS Online

Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Negotiation Mastery, Launching Tech Ventures & Entrepreneurship Essentials

University of Oxford, Saïd Business School

Oxford Executive Leadership Programme

AGPM International

AgilePM® Practitioner

UCA

BA Hons Design, Branding & Marketing

 

Specialist skills

  • Digital Marketing & Transformation
  • Client Acquisition
  • MarTech
  • Client Experience
  • Brand Strategy & Visual Identity