Jim Fielding
- Executive
An experienced and respected industry veteran for more than 30 years, Jim joined Archer Gray in 2020 to form the Co-Lab division and serve as Partner on the Management Committee. Jim has built his expertise and skill set operating at the intersection of quality storytelling, innovative product and merchandising, and compelling consumer experiences. Fielding is known for his unique background and management acumen, as well as his commitment to improving the customer experience as a competitive advantage. A culture and team builder, he has recruited and trained global leaders in a variety of disciplines and at all levels of several organizations and media companies.
At Archer Gray, he is launching a division focused on building businesses, products, and experiences for our diverse ecosystem of creators and creative talent. Partnering with the Productions and Ventures teams, he is identifying unique opportunities to address the challenging and competitive global marketplace.
Fielding previously served as President, Consumer Products & Innovation at 20th Century Fox, reporting to the CEO of the Film Studio and the Co-CEOS of the Television Group. He oversaw all licensing and merchandising for a vast portfolio of Brands, including the work of Twentieth Century Fox Film, Fox Networks Group, and FX Network. Among the key properties under his worldwide purview were The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, American Horror Story, Avatar, Planet of the Apes, Predator, Alien, and the animated franchises, including Ice Age.
Prior to joining Fox, he served as the Global Head for Consumer Products and Retail Development at Dreamworks Animation, culminating in the launch of the Trolls franchise. Fielding also served as CEO of Claire's Stores, Inc, overseeing strategic growth and international development for the chain's over 3000 stores in 41 countries. Fielding's tenure at Claire's was preceded by four years as President of Disney Store Worldwide, where he oversaw the $1.2 billion business in 12 countries. In this role, Jim led a complete re-architecture of the company's brand and merchandising strategy, the launch of a new design concept in 2010, and the development of the E-Commerce business. An 11- year veteran of Disney, Fielding also held the position of EVP, Global Retail Sales and Marketing for Disney Consumer Products from 2004 to 2008.
Fielding began his career working for some of the world's leading retailers, including stints at Dayton Hudson Department Store Company, The Gap, The J. Peterman Company, and Lands'End, where he served as the GMM of the Co-Ed Division.