As an Executive on Google’s Cloud team with more than 25 years of IT industry experience, Jim works with customers to leverage emerging Cloud, AI and Data Analytics technologies to turn data into insights and accelerate digital transformations. He is also a member of the GTM Advisory Board for CapitalG (Alphabet’s independent growth fund) where he advises companies focused on addressing the latest technology trends on how to drive growth and overcome the challenges of scaling their business.

Throughout his career (including 6 years with Global responsibility), Jim has accumulated substantial experience working with Silicon Valley’s leading hi-tech firms to help customers leverage digital technologies to drive efficiencies and enter new markets. He has been selected as one of the “Most Influential Black Americans in Corporate America” (2020 Savoy Magazine) as well as a “Best of Biz 2015” awards winner in the Executive of the year category. Jim is known for his experience in helping companies take advantage of market transitions to meet growth opportunities and has been described as a thought leader with the agility to always make an impact that matters.

Prior to Google, Jim served as the Vice President of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE’s) $2B Cloud Service Provider business. In this role he was able to double profit while managing the successful transition from a less profitable business. Jim was also the President of the Americas for BAE Systems Applied Intelligence where he provided the leadership and go-to-market strategies to help BAE double its Cyber Security and Financial Crime business. Before joining BAE, Jim spent 7 years at Cisco where he led Cisco’s entry into the Server business. This business grew from $0 to $1B in annual revenue within 3 years, making it one of the fastest Cisco market entries ever. Jim has also held the position of Vice President, Enterprise Sales for Dell’s Public Sector and has spent 10 years in various sales and management positions for Hewlett-Packard.

Jim holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University. He is also an All-Ivy athlete. Jim participated in The Kellogg School’s Global Executive Management program at Northwestern University. He previously served as an Independent Board Director for the U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swimming as well as the Chairman of the Board for Make-a-Wish of Central Texas. Currently, he is a board member for the Education Reform Network and a member of Executive Leadership Council.