James Kirk
Head of Digital, Corporate
James delivers on Horwath's digital strategy and technological transformation in areas like web, content, e-commerce and AI.
Bio
James has spent the last 20 years working between the creative people, techy people and business leaders to tell stories that generate engagement. As co-founder of a digital agency he helped C level management and business owners to build the right combination of capabilities, people and tech to achieve their business objectives.
James has worked in sectors including Financial Services, Energy & Infrastructure, Tech, Business Consultancy, as well as for entrepreneurs and startups.
His experience includes well known names such as AXA, HSBC, Kames, ASI, Standard Life, Schroders, AIG, Countrywide, Telecom NZ, Thomas Lloyd, Allianz, Eastspring, Henderson GI, Legg Mason, Mirabaud, Nikko, Natixis, DXC, Capita and Prudential.
Originally a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, James made a quick jump to guerrilla marketing in the early internet era – which explains his career long love of story telling.