Jim Champy

Consultant, theorist

Jim Champy is a leading consultant, theorist and author of books on business process reengineering and enterprise transformations. His name is synonymous with the term “reengineering” and his ideas have been integral to the success of many companies and organizations. Jim has held a number of roles in senior leadership, including President of CSC Index from 1973 to 1988; Chairman and CEO at Perot Systems; and he was one of the founding members of what later became CHAMP, Consulting and Partner Network. He has over four decades of experience in global management and consulting, and his work has won the admiration of business leaders and scholars around the world. He is the author of five books including Reengineering the Corporation, considered one of the most influential business books ever written. He has written extensively about the importance of a designed enterprise, complete with efficient and effective processes, to ensure sustained success. His books offer insights into how businesses can improve their performance and be more successful by looking at how their processes and procedures are designed and reengineered. Jim is also a sought-after speaker, and his presentations have been acclaimed by audiences from a variety of industries and cultural backgrounds. He is an active participant in boardroom discussions and lectures at leading universities including Stanford and Harvard. Jim remains a highly respected figure in business, and his insights and perspectives on process reengineering are sought after highly. He is a true innovator who has helped to shape the business landscape across the world.