James Reda

James Reda is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in executive compensation and consulting. Currently serving as Managing Director and Executive Compensation Practice Leader at Gallagher since February 2011, Reda also contributes to the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board at Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science since May 2007. Prior roles include Managing Director at James F. Reda & Associates, Principal at Buck Consultants, and Senior Manager at Andersen LLP. Reda's military background as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, coupled with deep expertise from various consulting roles, underscores a robust career in developing compensation structures for senior executives and directing consulting practices. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Accounting, Finance, and MIS from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University.