James Pierson

James Pierson currently serves as the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance at CrowdStreet, where responsibilities include leading the development and execution of risk management frameworks to enhance corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Previously, as VP of Operations at Scribd, James spearheaded transformational strategies that resulted in over $3 million in cost savings and a significant reduction in customer service turnaround times. As a Compliance & Risk Operations Executive at Airbnb, James played a key role in reorganizing the Trust & Safety group and improving compliance processes. Earlier experience includes directing payments, risk, and compliance strategies at HotelTonight and Pebble Tech, delivering notable cost reductions and enhancing operational efficiencies. James holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon.