James McDade joined Arena Media Networks in June 2007. Mr. McDade has twenty years of progressive experience in finance and management both in the US and the UK. He possesses a unique skill set gained from his roles as the financial leader of three technology led companies and well as his extensive experience as a restructuring and corporate finance consultant with a “Big 5” professional services firm.

Between 2002 and 2007, Mr. McDade served as Vice President – Chief Financial Officer of Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc., a publicly traded software developer and operator. While at Interactive Systems, he played a key role in the post acquisition integration of the Company’s U.K.-based licensee and managed a successful investor relations and press campaign. From 2000 to 2001, Mr. McDade served as Chief Financial Officer of Uvine.com Ltd., a U.K.-based company, where he was also a Director. While at Uvine, he played a key role in the acquisition of a UK based wine merchant and also played a significant role in the establishment of operations in San Francisco, Sydney and Singapore. From 1999 to 2000, he served as Assistant Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers in London, England. From 1988 to 2000, Mr. McDade held several positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers in both the U.S. and U.K., primarily as a reorganization and corporate finance consultant.

Mr. McDade is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a MBA in Finance from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and a BS in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.