James Cunningham
About James Cunningham
James Cunningham serves as the Practice Director at Unify Consulting, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in operations transformation and has a background in consulting and engineering, with experience in managing strategic programs across multiple countries.
Work at Unify Consulting
James Cunningham has served as Practice Director at Unify Consulting since 2020. In this role, he focuses on operations transformation, leveraging his expertise to guide clients through the entire transformation life-cycle. His responsibilities include business case assessments, global delivery model design, and change program implementation. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to various strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, James Cunningham held several roles in different organizations. He worked at DHL as a Commercial Analyst for four months in 2003, where he gained insights into commercial operations. He then joined Frazer-Nash Consultancy as a Design Engineer from 2004 to 2005. Following this, he worked at Capgemini as an Associate Consultant for ten months in 2005, further developing his consulting skills.
Education and Expertise
James Cunningham studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a master's degree from 1999 to 2003. He also holds an advanced diploma in Management Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting. His educational background supports his specialization in operations transformation, where he is recognized as a subject matter expert in Operations Transformation Planning and Strategic Option Appraisal.
Strategic Program Leadership
James led a strategic program design for a financial services firm based in Hong Kong. This initiative involved managing operations across six countries in South East Asia, showcasing his ability to handle complex, multi-national projects. His leadership in this program reflects his extensive knowledge and skills in operations transformation and program implementation.