James Jeude

James Jeude is the Program Director for the CIO Business Council and Chief Data Officers Council of The Conference Board. He is an experienced executive and consultant, helping his clients build the ideas, systems, teams, and relationships that power the data economy. His work with CIO, CDO, and CAO teams can create the ideas and apply the technologies that power data-driven digital experiences for customers, employees, and supply chain partners.

His experience covers all industries and geographies. He is a Principal with the TechPar Group in Data & Analytics, and an advisor with futurist firm Tech2025 and several startups. Recent assignments include VP/Global Practice Leader (Partner) for Cognizant, a leading global systems integrator.  

James’s skills and experience include:

• Digital Transformation—putting digital data to work redesigning and personalizing the processes and experiences for employees and customers
• Business Development and the strategy and implementation of new data-driven offerings and GTM for those offerings
• Master of Ceremonies and event organizer for Cognizant's Chief Data Officer Advisory Council, and speaker at Cognizant Community events for C-level executives
• Cooperative alliances and vendor relations through RFP/partner advisory in the world of systems integration and infrastructure contracts

James is a frequent and highly regarded speaker, author, podcaster, and blogger. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University (Ames IA), an MS in Business Administration and Marketing from Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken NJ), an MBA, and is Adjunct Professor of Analytics in New York University’s School of Professional Studies with a focus on Human Capital Analytics & Technology (NYC).