James Fielding
Director/Board Member at XCEL BRANDS, INC.
Net worth: 35 500 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
James D.
Fielding is the founder of Intersected Stories LLC (2017) and Thenwhat, Inc. (2019).
He is currently an Independent Director at XCel Brands, Inc. (since 2018), a Board of Director at Indiana University Foundation, Inc., a Partner & President of Co-Lab at Archer Gray Ventures LLC (since 2020), a Board Member at Inked Brands, Inc., and a Member at IU Angel Network.
Mr. Fielding's former positions include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Claire's Stores, Inc. (2012-2014), Chief Executive Officer & Director at Claire's, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Claire's Stores, Inc. (2012-2014), Board Chairman at Make-A-Wish Foundation International (2010-2012), Director at Make-A-Wish Foundation of America (2009-2010), Director at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, Director at Kidspace Childrens Museum (2005-2007), Executive Vice President-Retail Sales & Marketing at The Walt Disney Co., Merchandise Manager at Gap, Inc. (1990-1997), Vice President at Lands' End, Inc. (1998-2001), Chief Marketing & Brands Officer at WildBrain Ltd., President-Consumer Products at 20th Century Studios (2017-2019), Vice President & General Manager-Merchandise at The J.
Peterman Co. LLC (1997-1999), President at Disney Consumer Products, Inc. (2008-2012), President at The Disney Store LLC (2008-2012), SVP at The Disney Store LLC (2003-2004), Global Head-Consumer Products at AwesomenessTV, Inc. (2014-2015), Global Head-Consumer Products at DreamWorks Animation LLC (2015-2017), and Vice President & General Merchandise at ManagInc LLC (1999-2001).
Fielding received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1987.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XCEL BRANDS, INC.
0.21% | 2024-04-02 | 50,000 ( 0.21% ) | 35 500 $ | 2024-04-29 |
WILDBRAIN LTD.
-.--% | 2023-05-08 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-04-29 |
James Fielding active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| XCEL BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-07-11 |
| IU Angel Network | Private Equity Investor | - |
Inked Brands, Inc.
 Inked Brands, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Inked Brands provides an e-commerce platform that enables social media influencers to monetize client followers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Archer Gray Ventures LLC
 Archer Gray Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Archer Gray Ventures LLC (Archer Gray Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Amy Nauiokas in 2013. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-09-30 |
Indiana University Foundation, Inc.
 Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Indiana University Foundation provides financial support to education and charitable causes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Fielding
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WILDBRAIN LTD. | Sales & Marketing | 2023-05-08 |
| Thenwhat, Inc. | Founder | 2020-09-30 |
| Intersected Stories LLC | Founder | 2020-09-30 |
20th Century Studios
 20th Century Studios Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 20th Century Studios produces, acquires, and distributes motion pictures. The firm works on its own films such as Rio and Water for elephants, also distributes movies for Regency. The company was established by Darryl F. Zanuck and Joseph M. Schenck in 1935 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-04-30 |
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Training of James Fielding
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Consumer Services |
| THE GAP, INC. | Retail Trade |
| LANDS' END, INC. | Retail Trade |
| XCEL BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| WILDBRAIN LTD. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 21 |
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Claire's Stores, Inc.
 Claire's Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's Stores, Inc. engages in the retail of jewelry and accessories under the Claires and Icing brands. It operates through the North America and Europe segment. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, FL. | Retail Trade |
Indiana University Foundation, Inc.
Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Indiana University Foundation provides financial support to education and charitable causes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN. | Miscellaneous |
20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 20th Century Studios produces, acquires, and distributes motion pictures. The firm works on its own films such as Rio and Water for elephants, also distributes movies for Regency. The company was established by Darryl F. Zanuck and Joseph M. Schenck in 1935 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
The J. Peterman Co. LLC
 The J. Peterman Co. LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The J. Peterman Co. LLC sells merchandise through its owner''s manual catalogs and Website. Its merchandise includes shirts, pants, sweaters, sport coats and suits, outerwear, footwear and accessories. The company is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Retail Trade |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
 Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Make-A-Wish Foundation of America operates as a charitable organization. It serves child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. The company was founded by Allan Schmidt, Kathy McMorris, and Tommy Austin in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Commercial Services |
Claire's, Inc.
 Claire's, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's, Inc. operates as a specialty retail store. The company was founded on March 19, 2007 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Retail Trade |
Disney Consumer Products, Inc.
 Disney Consumer Products, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of The Walt Disney Co., Disney Consumer Products, Inc. retails merchandise and develops applications and games. The private company is based in Glendale, CA. | Retail Trade |
The Disney Store LLC
 The Disney Store LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of The Walt Disney Co., The Disney Store LLC sells Disney clothes, costumes, toys, home decor, collectibles, and movies through online. The private company is based in Glendale, CA. | Retail Trade |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | |
AwesomenessTV, Inc.
 AwesomenessTV, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services AwesomenessTV, Inc. engages in providing television services. It operates a YouTube channel with programming geared toward teens. The company was founded by Brian Robbins and Joe Davola in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
| Kidspace Childrens Museum | |
DreamWorks Animation LLC
 DreamWorks Animation LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DreamWorks Animation LLC engages in the business of development, production, and exploitation of animated films and their associated characters. It produces animated feature films, television specials and series, and live entertainment properties. The company is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Consumer Services |
Archer Gray Ventures LLC
Archer Gray Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Archer Gray Ventures LLC (Archer Gray Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Amy Nauiokas in 2013. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Finance |
Inked Brands, Inc.
Inked Brands, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Inked Brands provides an e-commerce platform that enables social media influencers to monetize client followers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, NY. | Technology Services |
Make-A-Wish Foundation International
 Make-A-Wish Foundation International Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Make-A-Wish Foundation International serves children in 50 countries on 6 continents through its 40 affiliates. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ. The organization helps to fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses, providing them with hope, strength, and joy. The CEO of the company is Luciano Manzo. | Health Services |
ManagInc LLC
 ManagInc LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ManagInc provides social responsibility planning and consulting services. The company was founded by Doug Miller in 2016 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Commercial Services |
OTR Acquisition Corp.
 OTR Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance OTR Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on July 23, 2020 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Finance |
| Thenwhat, Inc. | |
| IU Angel Network | |
| Intersected Stories LLC | |
| Claire's Stores, Inc. /Illinois/ |
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