James Davies has joined the Design Museum’s Commercial Hire & Events team as New Business Manager. James will join the 7-strong team and will play an important role in expanding the museum’s reach, securing new business opportunities, and continuing to develop and innovate the venue hire proposition for corporate and private clients.
With a background in venue management and marketing and a sound knowledge of the events sector, James has a proven track record in developing innovative corporate and commercial propositions in his previous roles as Sales & Events Coordinator at Bishopsgate Institute and Events Officer at the Wallace Collection.
James’s experience will complement that of the existing team, as they collectively aim to push the boundaries with innovative event solutions and partnerships across exclusive hire opportunities, filming, exhibitions, and brand activations.
The Design Museum regularly hosts standout events, activations, and exhibitions in partnership with well-known individuals and brands, including Swarovski, Fred Perry, the Oak Collection, Van Cleef & Arpels, Intuit Mailchimp, Cartier, Jaguar Land Rover and many more.
As part of his role, James will work alongside Robin Wallace, Senior New Business Manager, Sophy Merrick, Head of Corporate Development and Livia Puggini, Head of Commercial Hire & Events, to develop even more innovative partnerships for the museum.
James comments: “I am really excited to be joining the Commercial Hire & Events team at the Design Museum and contributing to its mission to inspire creativity and innovation with the solutions it offers, as well as the events it hosts and partnerships that are secured. I’m looking forward to working with the team to drive new business opportunities and commercial propositions at this fantastic museum, including exclusive hires and brand activations.”
Livia Puggini, adds: “The addition of James to our team will only enhance the work we have been doing over the last few years to grow and innovate the museum’s commercial offering. With exclusive hires now an option and our brand partnerships going from strength to strength, we are looking forward to James’s input as we continue to push boundaries and explore new commercial opportunities and partnerships and solidify the museum’s position as a hub for creativity and collaboration.”
The Commercial Hire & Events team at the Design Museum manages a diverse range of activity, including brand activations, conferences, award ceremonies, dinners, drinks receptions, filming, commercial displays, and weddings.
