James T.

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ABOUT JAMES T.

I’m a senior commercial and content leader who helps companies grow- by turning ideas into revenue, content into a growth engine, and teams into high-performing operators.Over 25+ years across publishing, tech, streaming, and digital platforms, I’ve built and scaled businesses, led international teams, and secured high-value global partnerships. I co-founded Gusto- an international book creation start-up- and grew it from zero to $2M turnover, and helped Pickatale- the “Netflix of Children’s Books”- 10× its subscriber base while landing major licensing deals with Disney and Oxford University Press.I work with organisations at moments of growth or transition- shaping content strategy, go-to-market execution, and partnerships that drive measurable commercial outcomes.What I do best:• Scaling start-ups from concept to commercial success• Content-led growth and brand strategy• International sales, licensing, and partnerships• Building and motivating cross-cultural teamsI’m driven by clarity- in communication, strategy, and execution- and by creating genuine win-win outcomes.Outside work, I founded Richmond Park FC, a grassroots football club with professional ambitions and a strong community focus.Open to conversations around senior leadership, fractional, and advisory roles with ambitious teams building something worth scaling.