James Hipkin

A business and marketing strategist with many years of executive-level experience with leading national and international marketing and advertising companies.

James is the COO and Managing Director at Red8 Interactive, a digital production studio. Prior to Red8, James held the position of SVP, Director of Link Direct, the digital arm of Hoffman|Lewis Advertising, and President and General manager of Euro RSCG's San Francisco office.

Over his career, James has led the development of state-of-the-art Customer Loyalty and Direct and Database Marketing programs in Europe and the U.S. for major consumer products, durables and services companies.

His prior experience includes brand advertising and marketing programs for leading packaged goods manufacturers in Canada, the United States and Europe including Adams Brands (Dentyne, Halls), Energizer Batteries, Pillsbury (Green Giant), and P&G.

James graduated from Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada with a B.Mus. in Music Composition and a minor in Math.