James Frankis currently serves as Head of Product at Convene, a premium hospitality company
that designs and operates premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces. In this role, he is
responsible for the design, product standards, and packaging across the company’s portfolio of
brands, including etc.venues by Convene and Convene Signature. Under his leadership, the
Convene Product Team curates the company’s elevated workday experience delivery and
operational standards, designs thoughtful spaces that inspire creativity and collaboration, and
defines product metrics and pricing.

Prior to joining Convene, James was a senior strategist and European practice area leader for
consulting at Gensler. He has worked with a range of clients including British Land, HSBC,
Mitsubishi Estates, Blackstone, Hines, AXA, and Rockefeller Group. He holds a bachelor's
degree in information design from the University of Westminster and a master’s degree in
transdisciplinary design, a programme focused on human-centred design practices, from
Parsons School of Art and Design in NY.

Based in the UK, James is a competitive road cyclist and enjoys trying new restaurants.