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Strategic Marketing & Board-Level Expertise for Ambitious Organisations

At Pinchbeck Marketing & Advisory, we help businesses and organisations realise their full potential through strategic marketing leadership, expert consultancy, and experienced board support.

Our purpose

We believe in empowering organisations to achieve their full potential by going beyond financial goals — creating value for customers, enriching lives, and helping build a sustainable future.

The Way We Work, The Results We Create

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Clarity with simplicity

Turning strategic thinking into actionable plans

Lighthouse, light on

Independence with impact

Offering an outside perspective that delivers inside value

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Collaboration without ego

Working with you and your team to build capability.

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Creativity with commerciality

Connecting insight and imagination to drive results

Strategic foresight with a hands on approach​

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James brings over 25 years’ experience across consultancy, executive leadership, and non-executive board roles.

From transforming professional services firms to guiding public sector boards and advising fast-growth businesses, his expertise combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery.

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Recognised as IoD Non-Executive Director of the Year, James is known for his strategic foresight, collaborative approach, and commitment to empowering organisations to grow with integrity and purpose.​

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Cross-Sector Knowledge. Tailored to You.

We support a wide range of sectors and organisations, including:
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  • Professional services

  • Technology and scale-ups

  • Education and membership bodies

  • Healthcare and life sciences

  • Creative industries and media

  • Third sector and non-profits

  • Manufacturing and food & drink

  • Family businesses

  • Business support and public sector organisation

 

Expertise in action

Fractional Marketing Director & CMO

Senior marketing leadership on a flexible basis — delivering strategic clarity, brand focus, and growth acceleration without the full-time commitment.

Marketing Consutlancy

Marketing Consultancy
Independent insight and practical strategies to help you solve challenges, strengthen your brand, and elevate performance — from market research to team development.

Strategic
Advisory

Board-level advice and strategic guidance to help shape your organisation’s vision, align teams, and support transformation or expansion.

Board Advisory

Helping boards operate with clarity, confidence, and cohesion through effectiveness reviews, governance model support, and mentoring for Chairs and members.

Non-Executive Director & Board Chair

Independent oversight, governance expertise, and leadership to strengthen your board and guide long-term resilience.

Mark Locking, Principal & CEO, The Lincoln College Group

““James exemplifies the very best qualities of an effective Chair — strategic, supportive and inspiring.”
 

Ryan Carruthers, Founder & Director, AI Response Lab

“James is always at the forefront of marketing, combining curiosity with a focus on delivering real results.”
 

Lorraine Connellan, NBV/NWES

Growing Enterprise Group

“James brings clarity, calm and purpose to every challenge.”
 

Let's start a conversation

Whether you’re looking for senior marketing leadership, independent board support, or strategic advice to guide your next phase of growth, we’d love to hear from you.​​

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