James Chadwick
About James Chadwick
James Chadwick is a co-founder and investor known for his extensive experience in the tech and advertising sectors. He has held significant roles at companies such as Facebook and Intel, and currently advises and invests in startups focused on AI and creativity.
Work at Pencil
James Chadwick is a co-founder and investor at Pencil, a platform that focuses on Machine-Generated Content (MGC) for performance marketers and agencies. Since its inception in 2020, he has played a key role in developing the platform, which aims to revolutionize ad creation by enhancing speed and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods. Pencil is designed to assist users in achieving their Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) targets by scaling advertising efforts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Chadwick has also contributed to the creation of a self-serve platform that generates, predicts, and iterates high-performance ads.
Previous Experience at Facebook
James Chadwick has held multiple positions at Facebook, including Director of Global Partnerships from 2016 to 2017 and Director of Global Agency Partnerships from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Head of the Pan-Euro Team for eight months in 2012. In these roles, he focused on building strategic partnerships and enhancing the company's global marketing efforts. Additionally, he worked as International Marketing Director from 2018 to 2019, further contributing to Facebook's marketing strategies.
Career at Intel Asia Pacific
Chadwick worked at Intel Asia Pacific in various capacities from 2001 to 2005. He served as Regional PR Manager from 2001 to 2003 and then as Regional CMR Manager, where he was responsible for research and forecasting from 2003 to 2005. His roles involved strategic communication and market analysis, contributing to Intel's operations in the Asia Pacific region.
Education and Expertise
James Chadwick studied at the University of Oxford, where he achieved a First Class Bachelor of Arts degree. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and strategic planning, which he has applied throughout his diverse career in technology and marketing.
Involvement with Lightness and Otter.ai
In addition to his role at Pencil, Chadwick has been involved with Lightness as a tech investor and startup growth advisor, focusing on AI and creativity since 2019. He also serves as an advisor and investor at Otter.ai, where he has been active since 2019. His work in these positions reflects his commitment to integrating AI into creative processes.