James Elston

James Elston is an accomplished strategist with extensive experience in leading brand and marketing initiatives across various high-profile companies. Currently serving as the Global Head of Strategy for Team Synthesis at WPP since March 2019, James has played a crucial role in overseeing strategic efforts for major brands like Velo, Danone, and glo. Previous roles include Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Brand and Technology, where responsibilities encompassed strategic direction for technology-driven clients, and Vice President of Marketing at DasCoin Official, where James spearheaded a marketing agency for the cryptocurrency sector. James's earlier career highlights include key positions at St Luke's London as Planning Director and at Saatchi & Saatchi as European Planning Director, along with significant contributions to Samsung's communications at Cheil Worldwide. James holds a BA and MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Leeds.