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James Abdool
West Sussex
About James
Committed to delivering great service, I am driven by solving client problems and adding value to businesses. My skills lie in the digital media, technology and automotive sectors, with a focus on client relationships and customer experience.
Having graduated in Marketing and Management Science in 1994 I joined the family business providing in-store music to restaurants in the UK working in marketing, sales and key account management. Within 5 years I became Managing Director growing the business internationally in retail, hospitality and leisure sectors culminating in leading the company through sale in 2007.
I then found my home in the Digital Out of Home sector running EnQii, a SaaS based content management software company for EMEA before setting up the International operations for PlayNetwork Inc. I helped shape the sales strategy for MediaZest Plc delivering innovative digital experiences for major retailers and brands, and moved to global design and consultancy Arcadis as the Partner heading up Digital Experience working on innovation, technology and content strategies and delivery, across their client base. I joined Chirp as Chief Commercial Officer to help the team drive their growth globally with one of the most exciting technologies in the IoT world and am now leading the Fortude expansion into EMEA.
In 2013 I retrained as an Executive Coach and spend time coaching key executives in a growing number of companies and roles. I am also a Mental Health First Aider with a keen interest in mental health in the workplace.
I have a great balance of work and family life as well as enjoying the rewards of my coaching and charity work. In 2003 I served a 3 year non-executive term with the NHS and charity work today continues as Chair of Crawley Open House helping the homeless and disadvantaged, Trustee at Everychild Trust, and other local and national charities which is how I end up on regular fundraising challenges.
An all round networking professional my passion lies in delivering exceptional customer service with a digital pulse.
James's Career History
PF Nexus
Advisor
September 2020 - Ongoing
Fortude
Senior Vice President UK & Europe
December 2018 - Ongoing
MediaZest Plc
Non Executive Director
September 2018 - Ongoing
Chirp
Chief Commercial Officer
November 2017 - December 2018
Arcadis
Director - Head of Digital Experience
July 2015 - July 2017