James Kennaugh

Vice President Sales & Marketing

United Kingdom

About

Board-level commercial executive with 20+ years’ international experience leading sales, marketing, retail and brand growth across consumer and technology businesses. CEO, Board Director and VP Marketing with a proven track record of scaling businesses, building global brands, driving international expansion, and leading high-performing commercial teams. Experienced in acquisitions, buyouts and VC-backed exits. Acquired and globalised Quantum4, delivering 10x EBITDA growth before a successful exit. Over 15 years’ Board-level leadership, partnering with founders, investors and executive teams to create long-term enterprise value.

Experience

  • Vice President Sales & Marketing - Consumer Electronics at Ispire
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for all global marketing activities across the organisation, including brand strategy, product marketing, trade marketing, digital, eCommerce and international market development.

  • Co-Founder at DG Retail and Brand Category Solutions
    Apr 2020 - May 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Sales and marketing consultancy for brands and retailers. NED support for SME’s in Marketing Services, completed several sales and NED roles.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Quantum 4 Ltd - Independent Retail Design Group
    Nov 2015 - Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Managed, purchased and then sold Quantum 4 ltd to an external VC, following 10x EBITDA growth and over twenty million in annual revenue.

  • Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Quantum 4 Ltd - Independent Retail Design Group
    Dec 2009 - Jan 2015 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Global retail and brand marketing agency for the worlds leading brands & retailers, Adidas, Asics, L’Oreal, Sky, EE, Rogers, Comcast and Tesco

  • Senior Vice President of Sales at CJ Retail Solutions Global
    Apr 2003 - Nov 2009 · 6 yrs 8 mos

    In-store brand and retail marketing agency where I worked with leading FTSE 100 clients. My responsibilities included the creation and development of an account portfolio that included, Tesco’s, Mars, Orange, General Motors, A&L and other leading brands and retailers.