James Faulkner is the Brand Director and Principal of Faulkner Brand, a Vancouver based branding company. With 15 years of marketing, brand design and strategy experience, James’ expertise bridges the gap between creative brand development and innovative business strategy. Before building Faulkner Brand, James worked as the Brand Manager behind Lush Cosmetics, now an internationally recognized brand. Faulkner Brand continues to work with Lush as well as clients such as: Century 21 Canada, Qtrade Investor, Angel Hasman and Associates, Pet’s Mobility, and AutoONE.

James has been hailed as one of the most innovative brand visionaries who in known for his ability to add excitement and great energy to the brands he is involved with. As an entrepreneur he understands the intricacies of small business and how each factor contributes to continued business achievement when executed successfully. James understands brands on an organic level and is always explaining the benefits of brand building from his perspective; consequently receiving great interest in his ideas.

In 2005, Faulkner Brand released “Brand It Yourself” an audio course system for businesses. James is the author and voice behind “Brand It Yourself”, which has received overwhelming international response. In addition, James is an accomplished public speaker on the topics of Branding and Brand Intelligence. As a master strategist, entrepreneurial visionary and perceptive leader, James encompasses both street smarts and emotional intelligence that add inspiration in a collaborative, client-centered environment. James’ focus and passion is contributing fantastic ideas to forward thinking companies.

Suggested Reading
The Brand Gap - Marty Newmier
Good to Great - Jim Collins
Building Strong Brands - David Aaker
Re-Imagine! - Tom Peters
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
Brand it Yourself - James Faulkner