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Biography

James Banks is the Owner and Founder of BanKs Esports. He’s been working in the esports industry since 2002.


In 2006, James worked in sales and engineering fields. Since 2009, he has transitioned to the esports sector, working as a marketing manager at ZOWIE GEAR and as a chief editor at BenQ. From 2011 to 2014, he managed teams at StarTale organization and worked in the digital marketing service hibu.


In January 2014, Banks founded BanKs Esports agency. The company specializes in consulting for brands, talent management, and media content production for the gaming industry. From 2014 to 2017, he also worked at Prospect Estate Agents and Explore Group companies. In 2017, James became a host at Unikrn betting platform.


Currently, Banks runs his agency and works as a host at international tournaments. In 2024, he received the Talent of the Year award from the specialized portal HLTV. His activities within BanKs Esports focus on the strategic development of esports projects and supporting professional personnel in the industry.

Work experience

Owner & founder

BanKs Esports

01.2014 – Present

Lead Studio Host

Unikrn

05.2017 – 03.2018

Digital Marketing Manager

Explore Group

09.2016 – 04.2017

Digital Marketing

Prospect Estate Agents

08.2014 – 08.2016

Team Manager

hibu

02.2013 – 08.2014

Web Content Manager

hibu

12.2012 – 02.2013

European Manager

StarTale

08.2011 – 03.2014

Marketing Assistant, RTS Marketing Manager

ZOWIE GEAR

02.2009 – 12.2013

UpCloseGamers - Editor in Chief

BenQ Corporation

06.2011 – 12.2011

Calibration Engineer

RCL

01.2009 – 06.2011

Sales Assistant

Marks and Spencer

12.2006 – 12.2008

Expert profile

Position

Owner, Founder

Company

BanKs Esports

Location

United Kingdom

Traffic types

SEO PPC Email Influence

Roles

C Level Streamers

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