GRL JAMES
@grljames
Senior data management leader driving governance, analytics and reporting improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior data and information management professional with over 18 years' experience in data governance, reporting, analytics and enterprise information management.
In corporate roles I have led data governance programs, built global reporting systems and implemented disaster recovery and BI solutions, delivering measurable improvements in data accuracy, efficiency and uptime.
I have driven innovation across organizations—implementing Azure and Power BI solutions, scaling dashboards, and improving processes to achieve double-digit efficiency and accuracy gains within months.
I combine hands-on technical skills (data architecture, ETL, visualization) with strategic leadership, coaching high-performing teams and partnering with stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making and organizational change.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Corporate Information Officer
Nouryon
Dec 2018 - Apr 2025 (6 years 4 months)
Led data governance, analytics and reporting programs that improved data accuracy and efficiency by 20% in 10 months and reduced system downtime by 25% through disaster recovery and BI implementations.
Senior Consultant
The Human Network
Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Led an 8‑FTE team to build and scale dashboards and analytics, driving a 5% project efficiency gain and 15% process efficiency improvement through prioritized analytics and stakeholder-aligned reporting.
Senior Management Consultant
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Implemented operational risk frameworks and outreach initiatives that increased AIC membership by 25% and reduced operational risk incidents by 10% for internal stakeholders.
Business Intelligence Consultant
Ordina
Mar 2011 - Sep 2015 (4 years 6 months)
Advised on data architecture, modelling and Agile BI across clients, driving ~30% increases in automated decision-making and 30% efficiency gains from new visualization tools.
Business Intelligence Consultant
MoreInfo BV
Jan 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 11 months)
Implemented BI solutions for public and financial clients, improving operational efficiency by ~5% and cross-functional collaboration by 10% via data integration and visualization.
HSE&S Global Reporting Manager
Nouryon
Designed and scaled a global HSE&S reporting system that increased reporting accuracy and transparency by ~15–20% within months, standardizing data quality, security and automated reporting processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor (ing.), Technical Informatics
Studied Technical Informatics (Robotics) covering embedded systems, programming, and related technical disciplines.
DeltiQ - Academie voor Data Executives
CDO Masterclass, Data Management
Completed a CDO Masterclass focused on data management leadership and enabling organizational digital transformation.
TIAS School for Business and Society
Master's Degree, Business Valuation
Completed a Master's program in Business Valuation with emphasis on M&A strategy, corporate and tax law, and valuation of mergers and acquisitions.
Business School Nederland
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned an MBA with a major in Strategic Change Management and completed international management coursework including company business analyses.
TC Business School
Intercultural Management
Completed coursework in Intercultural Management as part of an international management program involving business alignment analyses.
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