James Greenfield

James Greenfield is the CEO and Co-Founder of Koto, a global branding agency with over 85 designers and strategists.1 He has been in this role since January 2022, after serving as the Executive Creative Director and Founder of Koto from December 2014 to December 2021.1

Career History

Before founding Koto, Greenfield had an extensive career in the design and branding industry:

• Executive Creative Director at DesignStudio London (2013-2014)
• Head of Design at ManvsMachine (2011-2012)
• Creative Director at Airside (2011)
• Senior Designer at Proud Creative (2009-2011)
• Senior Designer at BB/Saunders (2005-2009)

He also held designer positions at Office Holdings, One, and completed an internship at Harriman Steel.1

Education and Experience

Greenfield studied Graphic Design at Bath Spa University from 1999 to 2001, graduating with a 2:1 degree.1 He has over 20 years of experience working with some of London's leading studios and has collaborated with major brands such as Airbnb, Discord, and Google.2

Leadership and Expertise

Known for his natural leadership and innovation in creative direction, Greenfield has built Koto into a successful global branding studio with over 110 employees.24 His approach combines creative expertise with business acumen, focusing on delivering high-quality branding solutions that meet client expectations.2

Current Role at Koto

As CEO of Koto, Greenfield leads a company with five creative studios across the globe, including locations in Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, and Sydney.3 He is responsible for the overall direction and growth of the agency, working at the intersection of brand and digital to envision, design, and build brands across various platforms.13

James Greenfield's LinkedIn username is james-greenfield-74416921, as mentioned in the query.