James Ells

James Ells is the Head of Growth and Vice President at Attentive, a leading mobile marketing platform specializing in SMS marketing.1 He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and growth management across various industries.1

In his current role at Attentive, Ells leads efforts in personalized mobile messaging for e-commerce and retail brands.1 He has been with the company since at least 2023, previously serving as the Head of Enterprise Sales and a Senior Enterprise Account Executive.

Before joining Attentive, Ells held several notable positions:

• Director of Strategic Accounts and Team Lead USA at Synthesio, where he secured a significant global agency deal prior to the company's acquisition by IPSOS1
• Senior Account Executive at Offerpop
• Roles at Experian Data Quality and Wells Fargo Financial, demonstrating expertise in social media marketing, account management, and customer acquisition1

Ells holds a degree in Finance from Western New England University.1 He is based in New York but also spends time in Rhode Island and Vermont. Outside of his professional life, James enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and fishing.

As of February 2025, Ells is actively involved in growing Attentive's team, recently looking to hire Enterprise Account Executives to help scale their email product.2