Tené James

Tené James, MBA, is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Walker West Music Academy, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering a music learning community rooted in cultural experiences. Previously, Tené served as Finance Director at McCormick & Company, overseeing global marketing finance, including a significant advertising spend management portfolio. Tené's extensive experience at Medtronic includes roles as Finance Director for both Neuromodulation and Interventional Pain divisions, where responsibilities spanned project management, P&L oversight, and forecasting. Tené's early career involved financial analysis roles at UnitedHealth Group, Target, RBC Capital Markets, and US Bank, providing strong foundations in financial leadership and partnership in various sectors. Tené holds an MBA in Finance and Management from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Economics and Finance from Dillard University.