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James David

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Head - Business Development Africa ( excl.South Africa) at Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa

James is a versatile business development leader at Tata Consultancy Services with over 22 years at the company. His career spans IT, telecom, and BPO, with expertise in pre-sales, program management, and business transformation. Colleagues describe him as a motivating, customer-centric, and detail-oriented leader with certifications in AWS Cloud and Digital Transformation.

He is the co-author of a white paper titled “The Future of Stores – A Vision for the Next Decade. ”

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head - Business Development Africa ( excl.South Africa)
Job Level
Middle
Location
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa
Personality Overview

How James shows up

ROI Driven
Fast But Analytical
Precise But Practical

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Future of Retail
He co-authored a white paper on creating frictionless, immersive store experiences and shaping the future of retail for the next decade.
AI & Customer Experience
He is focused on leveraging AI to enhance the "humane element" in retail, aiming for more empathetic, transparent, and trustworthy customer interactions.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head - Business Development Africa ( excl.South Africa)
Tata Consultancy Services
8-2018 - 1-2025
Head Presales
Tata Consultancy Services
11-2015 - 8-2018
Account Director
Tata Consultancy Services
4-2011 - 3-2013
Associate Director
Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd
6-2010 - 4-2011
Deputy Director
Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1994
Master's degree
Sardar Patel College
1987 - 1992
B.com
Wesley Degree College, Hyderabad
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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