David James
About David James
David James is the Managing Director at Protiviti in Hong Kong SAR, with extensive experience in the financial services industry, including significant roles at HSBC.
Managing Director at Protiviti
David James is currently serving as the Managing Director at Protiviti in Hong Kong SAR. Having started in this role in 2020, he oversees various strategic operations and initiatives within the company. His leadership role includes spearheading projects that drive organizational growth and ensuring the delivery of high-value services to clients.
Previous Roles at Protiviti and HSBC
Prior to his current role, David James worked at Protiviti as a Program Director/Consultant from 2018 to 2020. He spent a significant part of his career at HSBC, holding various key positions including Regional Head of Supplied Services, Asia Pacific, and Global Head of Planning & Support, Business Services, Global Service Delivery. His other roles at HSBC included Head of PFS Centres of Excellence Service Management, Head of Strategy & Planning, General Banking Services & Mortgages Centre of Excellence, among others. Throughout these roles, David contributed to operational improvements and strategic developments in the financial services sector.
Education Background
David James studied at Henry Fanshawe, where he completed A Levels in Economics, Art, and General Studies. This educational background equipped him with diverse knowledge and analytical skills that have been instrumental in his professional journey in the financial services industry.
Noteworthy Projects and Responsibilities
During his tenure at HSBC, David James played a pivotal role in transforming services from paper to electronic and digital formats, enhancing overall operational efficiency. He managed a multi-million dollar cost center while leading a substantial workforce across numerous entities. Furthermore, he was responsible for overseeing vendor risk and supplier performance with effective governance of numerous contracts and significant external spend. Additionally, David acted as a Corporate Sustainability Leader, focusing on reducing paper consumption across the Asia Pacific region.
Career Objectives
David James aims to continue playing a leading role in the Financial Services industry. His career objective focuses on developing and building upon his existing experience and skills while leading teams and enabling organizational change. Through his leadership, he strives to drive innovation and efficiency within the field.