James Flanagan

James Flanagan is a board member at Project Twenty1, where he served from May 2017 to March 2020. He is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has a diverse professional background that includes roles as an executive consultant and English tutor.

Professional Background

Flanagan has extensive experience in human resources and executive leadership, having held senior positions at several major companies:

• SVP HR and CHRO at Pep Boys (2013-2016)
• SVP Human Capital at Procurian (2013)
• Executive Vice President, Human Resources at GSI Commerce (2004-2012), which was later acquired by eBay
• Vice President HR roles at Starwood Hotels and Bank of America

He also practiced labor and employment law prior to his corporate career, working as an attorney in various law firms from 1986 to 1992.

Education

Flanagan earned his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of General Studies with distinction from the University of Michigan.

In addition to his corporate roles, he has been involved in volunteer work, including as an English tutor for the Volunteer English Program from 2017 to 2019.12