Today’s leaders need to embrace a mindset of resilient, responsive and dynamic strategy — and the willingness to frequently re-assess the effectiveness of their strategies ― and equip their organizations to thrive in a changing world.

Jim Doucette

EY-Parthenon Americas Sustainability Leader

Business strategist. Consumer behavior expertise. Passionate about sustainability and the environment.

A seasoned executive with extensive strategy consulting experience, Jim is the EY-Parthenon Americas Sustainability Leader.

His areas of focus include corporate and growth strategy development, particularly sustainability strategies that deliver economic value. He has led a number of large, complex transformation initiatives and has in-depth experience in developing strategic plans for a wide range of clients. He has particular experience in bringing the customer’s perspective into clients’ strategies to create actionable plans that are grounded in customer needs and behaviors.

Prior to joining EY in 2015, he was a Partner for a global strategy consultancy. He held earlier consulting leadership positions and began his career at a multinational consumer goods company.

Jim received an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a BS in Management from SUNY Buffalo.

How Jim is building a better working world

“I love working with EY clients to find ways to help them grow faster by tapping into the strength of their people, assets and brand equities. Taking clients from good to great and unleashing the potential of their business is the most gratifying thing we do.”

Jim's latest thinking

Sustainable flexible plastic packaging strategy

Brands must now choose sustainable packaging materials to keep goods fresh, but no solution comes without risk, investment or new partners. Learn more.

09 Nov 2023 Jim Doucette +2

5 ways consumer products companies can let go to grow

Most consumer products companies built their operating models for efficiency. Can they grow faster by controlling less and trusting more? Learn how.

30 Jul 2021 Steve Basili +4

Real-world strategy

At EY-Parthenon, we help CEOs reframe their future with real-world strategies today.

06 May 2020 Jim Hsu +6
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