James Burns

James Burns joined Bright in 2009 and boasts a wide range of experience across the children’s and adult publishing markets. In 2014, he moved from the UK to lead the US office, a display of his ambitious, tenacious and adaptable traits. Under his leadership, Bright has established itself as a key player in the US and beyond. As an excellent communicator and relationship builder, this working style perfectly complements CEO and Founder Vicki Willden-Lebrecht’s visionary leadership and industry awareness. A proud advocate for traditionally marginalised voices and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, James is naturally drawn to creative work that reflects ownership of style and has strong messaging behind it. As Global MD, James oversees the overall working of the agency, all of Bright’s divisions and strives to drive new opportunities for all of our represented artists.