James Pickett
About James Pickett
James Pickett serves as the Chief of Staff for the Office of the Global CEO at Thoughtworks, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in consulting and management, he has previously worked in various roles at GP Strategies Corporation and RWD Technologies.
Work at ThoughtWorks
James Pickett has served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Global CEO at ThoughtWorks since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the CEO in strategic initiatives and operational management. His tenure at ThoughtWorks includes a previous position as Principal in Advisory Services from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to consulting practices and client engagement strategies. His experience at ThoughtWorks spans a total of four years in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at GP Strategies Corporation
Before joining ThoughtWorks, James Pickett worked at GP Strategies Corporation as Vice President from 2009 to 2017. During his eight years there, he focused on enhancing operational performance and developing consulting strategies. His leadership role involved overseeing various projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality consulting services.
Career at RWD Technologies
James Pickett's career includes significant roles at RWD Technologies. He began as a Consultant from 1995 to 1998, then progressed to Manager from 1998 to 2002, and later served as Director of Southern Region Operations from 2002 to 2008. His responsibilities included managing client engagements, conducting performance-based analysis, and aligning organizational systems with user performance needs.
Coaching and Development Expertise
James Pickett has a strong focus on coaching and developing sales and consulting management staff. His approach involves conducting regular account and project reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and address escalated project issues. He excels in account management by building strategic relationships and identifying solutions to customer business challenges.
P&L and Performance Improvement Experience
James Pickett possesses over 12 years of full P&L experience in a leading consulting firm, emphasizing human and operational performance improvement. He directs performance-based analysis to design organizational structures and business readiness plans, contributing to the achievement of annual sales, revenue, and profitability targets.