James Peach is an award-winning global marketing leader (Ex-Uber, Ex-Vinted, Ex-Innocent, Ex-Coca-Cola), world cyclist and adventurer, leadership and performance coach, and founder of The Growth Project. He has built some of the world’s most successful household brands in tech and consumer goods, leading award-winning marketing and creative teams across Europe... Read more
James Peach is an award-winning global marketing leader (Ex-Uber, Ex-Vinted, Ex-Innocent, Ex-Coca-Cola), world cyclist and adventurer, leadership and performance coach, and founder of The Growth Project.
He has built some of the world’s most successful household brands in tech and consumer goods, leading award-winning marketing and creative teams across Europe and North America.
James spent two years cycling a lap of the world solo and unsupported, covering over 41,000 kilometres across 38 countries. He has hiked solo across three continents and even pioneered the first triathlon to span an entire nation.
As the Founder of The Growth Project, James is redefining the way we think about growth and how to achieve ambitious goals – moving beyond the traditional ‘growth mindset’ to a new, more actionable framework. The Growth Project explores how we can use the lessons of the past and adopt a set of behaviours to accelerate future growth, unlocking new ways for individuals, teams, and business cultures to thrive.
James is also a Mental Health Ambassador for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a leading charity working to prevent suicide and support mental well-being. With 125 lives lost to suicide each week, James is committed to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting resilience in both personal and professional settings.
A highly relatable, entertaining, and sought-after speaker, James captivates audiences with humour, energy, and meaningful takeaways. His talks offer a refreshing departure from the everyday and inspire audiences to think differently about life and work.
In today’s fast-paced world, change is constant and pressures are unavoidable. But what if pressure wasn’t the enemy of performance, but the catalyst? What if resilience was no longer just bouncing back, but leaping forward?
This session redefines what it means to thrive under pressure. Drawing on James’s experience at...
At some point, every individual or team hits a wall. Progress slows, motivation dips, and it becomes unclear how to move forward. These moments are not the end of growth. They are an invitation to redefine what is possible.
In this session, James shares a practical framework to move beyond...
Too often, leaders rely on traditional methods to solve complex cultural challenges. While these approaches may offer short-term fixes, they often miss the opportunity for lasting transformation.
In this session, James introduces a new way of thinking by blending corporate leadership strategies with lessons learned from navigating extreme adventures. This...