James Bradshaw

Negotiation of Film and TV Rights by license or sale to global media companies on behalf of Rights Owners, Film and Programme Producers and Distribution Companies.

Contract work carried out for clients.

Online Retailers

Amazon UK and European platforms, Lovefilm.com, Yahoo.com, Souk.com, The Hut Group.

Retail:

Virgin France and UAE

Astus

Film/Programme Distributors:

Studio Canal France, Paramount Pictures,MGM,Warner Brothers, BBC, ITV,C4

As a parish councillor I play an essential part of the structure of local democracy and have a vital role in acting on behalf of the community I represent. I give views, on behalf of the community, on planning applications and other proposals that affect the parish. Currently act as Chairperson of the Finance and Staffing Committees.

Commit 5 hours a week as a volunteer providing help where needed. Duties include: Serving Customers and cashier, restocking shelves and fridges, Making and serving food and drinks in Cafe. Working hours increasing through Covid with collating orders for home delivery.

Founding Director/Shareholder, Film Seekers is a London-based international sales agency, currently acquiring 6-8 films a year, focusing on English-language commercially driven feature films. Working with new and established filmmakers alike, assisting from script development to distribution, the company established itself as a specialist in uplifting feel-good dramas and elevated genre films.

Jisp is a SAAS based tech company providing a range of retail solutions, with a core mission to revolutionise the retail industry, supporting those who are being unfairly endangered by the technological advantages of major corporations.

I provided governance and direction to the business while the company piveted from an e-commerce marketplace to what it has become today. As a major investor shareholder I lead a board of 6 people.

www.jisp.com

Isotope, Canada’s largest music and vinyl wholesaler with over 60,000 titles in stock including a vast range of music merchandise. Specialists in both bulk and direct-to-consumer fulfillment for acts such as Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Santana, and many more. Also providing a large range of music merchandise.

I joined the business to create an eCommerce platform and supporting team to provide a shopfront to compete directly with Amazon.com in related vertical market sectors. Completely overhauled the stock procurement process and supplier contracts to meet the future needs of the business.

• Led procurement and commercial team of 15 whilst managing complex relationships with key suppliers.
• Agreed 40+ mutually beneficial commercial contracts over 3 years terms
• Produced and implemented strategic commercial plans to grow profit by 25%.
• Captured 70% in revenue growth by strategically penetrating online retail markets.
• Carefully analysed customer and market insight to improve product and therefore, profit margins by 25%.
• Conducted CRM research, producing detailed business plans for improved sales opportunities and expansion.
• Provided effective solutions to problematic situations, ensuring smooth business running and optimum profitability.
• Outlined and embedded refined commercial approach across 3 hierarchical levels throughout the company.
• Provided expert leadership, effectively communicating strategic goals and implementing management and KPI processes to achieve them.

Overview.

MBL Group plc, UK distributor of home entertainment products encompassing several distinct divisions which supply to large retailers, independent retailers and export customers. The Group specialises in the supply of DVD, CD and console and computer game formats.The Group has a demonstrated expertise in working with some of the UK's major retailers providing a comprehensive service to include category management, merchandising support and promotional offer generation.

Joined the business as eCommerce Director to create and implement a group online strategy with key customers and provide a stand alone retail platform to trade on global marketplaces inc Amazon, Play.com, eBay.

Managing Director of Export Company Caroline International supplying entertainment media to global markets.

Lucid Interactive develops leading ecommerce software solutions including SellerExpress, RepricerExpress and FeedbackExpress. Their software enables companies to compete and sell successfully on major marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.

Board Director and Shareholder.

Established buying and marketing function in UK across all entertainment formats.

Set up supply chain/logistics in UK/Jersey

Negotiated all key suppliers contracts at Board level with emphasis on Film Studios.

Established pan-European and North America supply chain for music

Overall responsibility for creating and delivering budgets/targets and key marketing initiatives.

Took the business from £12m 2001 to £325 million 2008.

Bought major investment to the business and involved with early- day discussions of sale of business to Rakuten.

Developed new product lines and terms for Games/Books/Gadgets/Electronics.

Developed Commercial Strategy for Play.com Marketplace.

Introduced Play.com to BVA (British Videogram Association) gaining acceptance winning BVA Retailer of the Year 3 consecutive years under my control. Also Games Awards.

Managing Director of Metro Direct and Home Entertainment.

Metrodome Group PLC was a London based publically traded company that owned, managed and distributed film, TV and digital content.

Metrodome acquired Home Entertainment in 1999 to provide eCommerce/ Mail Order and Wholesale Division of third party Film and Music content and associated merchandise including Sci-Fi News the leading mail order catalogues.

Co Owner and Founder.

Mail Order/ Wholesaler of Licensed and third party products and merchandise.

Sold to Metrodome Group plc in 2001