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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 and President of the Board at the Market Research Institute International. He focuses on helping research teams scale their work to drive impactful decisions. Recognized as an Insight250 award recipient, colleagues describe him as a passionate, generous, and creative problem-solver who is dedicated to his work.

Outside of his executive roles, Jim is deeply committed to advancing the market research sector through mentorship and thought leadership. He serves on the boards of the Insights Career Network and Market Research Council, focusing on creating educational content, promoting ethical standards, and fostering career growth within the industry.

Unique fact: Jim starts almost every meeting by asking, “What decision are we all here to make today?” to focus on outcomes over information.

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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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Market Research Education
As President of the Board for the Market Research Institute International (MRII), he is directly involved in creating educational content and programs for the insights sector.
Data-Driven Decisions
His work at OvationMR and his personal philosophy center on empowering brands and researchers to use insights to make a tangible impact on their business.
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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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