James Dingle

Experience

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  Ogilvy

  Jan 1997 - May 2001

  Graduate to Account Director

  Throughout my years at Ogilvy, I worked with Ford on new product launches and the FDAA network, Kraft Jacobs Suchard UK developing creative work for their coffee, desserts and associated NPD, creating ground breaking and award winning work for GlaxoSmithKline’s Lucozade portfolio which was the creative flagship for the agency, as well as retail work with Argos.

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  DDB Sydney

  Apr 2001 - May 2006

  Group Account Director

  McDonald’s Australia – strategic and creative development of core menu, food values, launch of new Salads Plus menu and crisis management of the release of ‘Supersize Me’. Silver AFA Effectiveness Award for “Food Values” campaign.Volkswagen Australia – developed and launched the brand and multiple vehicle lines into a developing international automotive market. Caxton creative print award (VW Beetle – April Fools Day) Audi Australia – pitched and won the launch of the new Audi A3 Sportback and the Q7.Best International Campaign 'A3 Sportback featuring Ian Thorpe', Audi Worldwide Arnott’s Australia – specific focus on snack foods component of the Arnott’s global business including development of snack brands such as Kettle Chips, Global Sensations and all associated NPD. Tasty Jacks - Best New Product Launch 2005, Woolworth Group.Brother International – ran the regional account across all product categories, both B2C and B2B. Philips International – managed a heavy retail presence across multiple product segments in both Australia and the wider APMEA region. Show less

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  Isobel

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2011

  Head Of Account Management

  Established and developed the relationship with Diageo UK to include accounts such as Grand Marnier, Blossom Hill, European Innovation (Smirnoff, Gordon's, Captain Morgan) and additional NPD product launches. Diageo became Isobel's largest client.Strategic and creative development of Werther’s Original brand and new product launch into the chocolate category for Storck International. Other clients included strategic direction and integrated advertising campaigns for Kettle Chips, Weight Watchers Foods, Bernard Matthews Farms and Hammerson.Agency responsibilities included recruitment, training and developing career ambitions and professional development of staff within the department. Member of the Isobel management board for three years. Show less

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  17 Triggers

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

  New Business Lead

  Consultancy role driving new business for the development creative agency 17 Triggers.The agency applied traditional brand advertising techniques to change behaviour relating to international development issues. My focus was PLAN International's campaign 'Because I am a girl' and Water Aid's campaign to address domestic hygiene and sanitation issues in provincial Cambodia.

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  The Assemblies Ltd, The Harbourside Market Ltd and The Assembly Bakery Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2019

  Company Director

  Director and owner of three independent restaurants and venues, two bakeries and a market in Bristol. The Assemblies Ltd consists of The Canteen on Stokes Croft, No.1 Harbourside in the city centre and The Old Market Assembly in Old Market which also contains the Wardrobe Theatre. All three sites celebrate the best value sustainable food, locally sourced ingredients, local beers, live music and theatre almost every night and have the highest rating for sustainability from the Sustainable Restaurant Association. The Assembly Bakery has it's main site on West Street in Old Market but also services an outlet in the box park in Wapping Wharf.The Harbourside Market trades around the harbour in the city centre every weekend of the year. It also provides a lively street food market every Wednesday and Thursday. Show less

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  Mr B & Friends

  Apr 2019 - May 2021

  Senior Client Partner

  Client lead on a a variety of different clients from various sectors including tech, manufacturing, utilities, legal, and financial services. My current clients include Accsys and their key product brand Accoya, Lloyds Development Corporation private equity, TLT Law, the tech brand Transvault and other professional bodies including Marsh Commercial. I'm part of the Growth Team for the agency and run a lean and skilled team developing brands and communications to harness brand power in every part of a client's business and to help focus their efforts to achieve their corporate objectives. Show less

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  Ecotricity

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director of Business Development