James Colbourne

James Colbourne is the Director of Cricklewood Coffee Roasters, a position he has held since October 2016.1 He is an award-winning coffee roaster who takes pride in making "very good coffee" according to his LinkedIn profile.1

Professional Background

James has a diverse professional background spanning several industries:

Coffee Industry:

• Director at Cricklewood Coffee Roasters (October 2016 - Present)1

Media and Technology:

• Director at Cricklewood Studios (June 2015 - Present)1
• Senior Digital Design Manager at MTV Networks - Viacom International Media Networks (December 2011 - June 2015)1
• Design Manager at MTV Networks (June 2005 - March 2012)1
• Senior Designer at MTV Networks (January 2001 - 2005)1

Digital Design:

• Designer at Wheel (now LBi) (1999 - 2001)1

Skills and Expertise

James is known for his:

• Exceptional creative mind
• Great knowledge of technology
• Understanding of user experience importance1

His experience at MTV Networks involved leading innovation, product development, lean methods, agile methodologies, scrum, and prototyping. He also has expertise in UX/UI design, user stories, and wireframing.1

Education

James holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design from Southampton Solent University, which he attended from 1996 to 1999.1

James Colbourne's career trajectory shows a shift from digital design and media to the coffee industry, where he now focuses on roasting and producing high-quality coffee as the Director of Cricklewood Coffee Roasters.