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
Lead Studio Host
Unikrn
Digital Marketing Manager
Explore Group
Digital Marketing
Prospect Estate Agents
Team Manager
hibu
Web Content Manager
hibu
European Manager
StarTale
Marketing Assistant, RTS Marketing Manager
ZOWIE GEAR
UpCloseGamers - Editor in Chief
BenQ Corporation
Calibration Engineer
RCL
Sales Assistant
Marks and Spencer