James Thomlinson

Partner & Managing Director – Digital, Bell Pottinger

James founded Bell Pottinger’s digital division, which today sits at the heart of one of the world’s leading communications agencies. During his 10 year career at Bell Pottinger he has planned and executed campaigns for a wide-range of international travel, transport and lifestyle clients. He has advised governments; brands from both the FTSE 100 and Fortune 500; international charities and start-ups on integrated communications briefs, as well as delivering complex digital projects, such as websites; apps; intranets; online branding collateral; corporate films; webcasts; animations and infographics. Clients include South African Tourism, Emirates, Canadian Affair, Etihad, Carnival Cruises, CLIA, Fortnum & Mason, Royal Albert Hall, Volvo, Kraft, Virgin Media, plus numerous high-profile individuals, including heads of state and members of the Royal Family.