Michael James

Michael James is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in the sports sector. Currently serving as Head of Marketing & Communications at Edinburgh Rugby since February 2021, Michael oversees cross-departmental efforts to enhance brand awareness and drive revenue growth. Previous roles include Communications Manager for both the Scottish Rugby Union and Edinburgh Rugby, where strategic communications initiatives were developed for national teams and community engagement. Notable contributions also include acting as Press Attache for the Team Scotland media team during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Michael holds an MBA in International Sports Management from Loughborough University, along with a Master's in Journalism and a BA (Hons) in Communications and Mass Media.