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James Whaley

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President of the Board of Directors at Market Research Institute International
📍 New York, New York, United States

Jim Whaley is the CEO of OvationMR, focused on co-creating growth for brands through data and insights. He is also the President of the Board at the Market Research Institute International and a Laureate at the Insights Association. Colleagues describe him as passionate, generous, and a creative problem-solver.

Outside of his primary career, Jim is passionate about producing Indie films. He draws inspiration from his family and technology pioneers like Gordon Moore. He is a sports fan who holds a strong philosophy of supporting the team as a whole rather than individual players.

In addition to his career in market research, he is also an independent film producer.

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Current Role
President of the Board of Directors
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Data-Driven Insights
His work at OvationMR centers on helping brands make confident decisions by leveraging customer data, understanding behavior, and co-creating actionable insights.
Market Research Education
As President of the MRII, he leads efforts to create and promote educational content and programs that advance skills and best practices in the insights industry.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
President of the Board of Directors
Market Research Institute International
1-2026
Member Board of Directors
Insights Career Network
10-2025
Award Recipient 2025
Insight250
9-2025
Laureate
Insights Association
10-2024
Council Member
Market Research Council
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Education
1980 - 1981
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Emory University
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