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James Gardiner is an Associate Professor in Marketing and Director of Employability and Enterprise at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia. He oversees student placement programmes, employability initiatives, and teaches Strategic Brand Management across undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programmes. He co-founded Studious Digital Education Ltd, an edtech firm serving universities, and holds external roles as an examiner for MSc Strategic Fashion Management at University of the Arts London.
- Education: BA(Hons) in Management Systems (UEA), MA (UEA), professional qualifications in Insurance and Marketing
His research focuses on employer branding, digital education gamification, and employability practices. He has extensive industry experience in finance, marketing, and tech entrepreneurship, including roles as a Marketing Director and Managing Director in international firms.
- Awards: Fellowships from CMI, CIM, and AdvanceHE
He leads Norwich Business School’s employability strategy, collaborates with employers, and oversees year-in-industry placements. Previously, he designed CIPD and CMI courses, pioneered Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships, and launched Level 5 CMI Diploma apprenticeships.
