Hitachi Consulting: Biographies

Jim Neckopulos

Managing Vice President, Financial Services Industry

Jim Neckopulos is the managing vice president for Hitachi Consulting’s financial services practice. He is responsible for client service delivery, business development, strategic account development and overall client satisfaction and employee development for all financial services projects.

Neckopulos has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, combining both industry and consulting positions. He has been published in many of the leading industry publications, and his focus has been on business banking, retail banking, mortgage and consumer lending and asset and investment management. His experience includes strategy, process, and technology consulting projects. Prior to joining Hitachi Consulting, Neckopulos was the Chief Executive Officer of JMN Associates. He also was the partner in charge of the financial services industry consulting practice in the Western U.S. for Arthur Andersen.

Neckopulos received his MBA in Management from DePaul University and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois.