Janelle A. James — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as US Head of Cultural Intelligence at Ipsos North America since 2024.
Holds the role of Senior Vice President, Qualitative at Ipsos since 2021.
Hosts the monthly 'CultureConnect' podcast for the ARF.
Recipient of the 2021 Advertising Week ‘Future Is Female’ Award.
Serves as an Effie Award Juror.
Works as a Consultant at GLG since 2013.
Holds an MBA.

Biography

Janelle A. James is the US Head of Cultural Intelligence at Ipsos North America, a role she has held since 2024. She also serves as Senior Vice President, Qualitative at Ipsos, a position she has held since 2021. With over 20 years of experience, James is a marketing strategist, consumer expert, and innovation specialist.

At Ipsos, James leads cultural intelligence across the US, designing studies and insights engagements for Fortune 500 companies.