Executive Team
James Harrington
President
Mr. Harrington serves as the President of northernRED, with over 20 years of proven leadership in the management consulting industry. He has built a reputation for transforming vision into measurable results, consistently guiding organizations through periods of growth and change with clarity and purpose.
Known for his strategic foresight and people‑first leadership style, Mr. Harrington ensures northernRED maintains a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and client success.
Before joining northernRED, he held senior leadership roles at global banking and consulting firms, where he spearheaded initiatives that delivered double‑digit revenue growth and strengthened organizational resilience. His tenure was marked by a focus on digital transformation, risk management, and customer‑centric strategies that positioned organizations for long‑term success.
Mr. Harrington holds an MBA from London Business School.
Nicole Baker
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Baker, with over 15 years of proven operational leadership, serves as Chief Operating Officer at northernRED, where she oversees operations, drives organizational efficiency, and leads strategic initiatives that position the company for sustainable growth.
Prior to joining northernRED, she held senior leadership roles at global management consulting firms, where she directed large‑scale transformation programs and guided cross‑functional teams through complex operational challenges.
At northernRED, Ms. Baker is recognized for her ability to align operational excellence with strategic vision, ensuring the company scales effectively to meet evolving client needs.
She holds an MBA from Dublin Business School.
Heather MacLeod
Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. MacLeod serves as Chief Marketing Officer at northernRED, where she leads the company’s brand strategy. With extensive marketing leadership experience at Fortune 500 corporations, she has built a reputation for driving growth through innovative, data‑driven strategies.
Prior to joining northernRED, Ms. MacLeod held senior marketing roles across global technology and consulting corporations, where she successfully positioned brands in competitive markets. She is recognized for her ability to blend creative vision with analytical rigor, ensuring that marketing initiatives deliver measurable business impact.
She holds an MBA from New York University.
David Ellison
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Ellison is the Chief Strategy Officer of Northern RED Group, where he directs the firm’s long‑term vision and strategic growth initiatives. He is recognized for shaping bold strategies that strengthen client relationships, expand market opportunities, and drive sustainable success.
Before joining northernRED, Mr. Ellison held senior leadership positions in the retail industry, where he guided larger organizations through transformation, competitive repositioning, and enterprise growth.
At northernRED, Mr. Ellison collaborates closely with the executive team and works directly with clients to ensure strategy remains both visionary and practical. He is valued for his ability to align client needs with the firm’s broader mission, making him a trusted advisor in shaping solutions that deliver measurable impact.
He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Thomas Caldwell
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Caldwell is the Chief Financial Officer of northernRED, where he leads the firm’s financial strategy, oversight, and growth management.
He is recognized for building disciplined financial frameworks that support innovation while ensuring transparency and stability across the organization.
With a strong background in the insurance industry, he is an expert in compliance, capital management, and financial operations.
Mr. Caldwell collaborates closely with the executive team to align financial planning with client strategy and creative solutions, positioning finance as a strategic driver of growth.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Michigan.
Danielle Fortin
Chief Analytics Officer
Ms. Fortin is the Chief Analytics Officer at northernRED, overseeing the firm’s advanced analytics, data science, and business intelligence functions. With extensive analytics leadership experience, she has led transformative programs that empower organizations to make smarter, faster, and more strategic decisions.
Before joining northernRED, Ms. Fortin directed analytics teams at leading Canadian financial institutions and consulting firms, where she specialized in predictive modeling, customer insights, and enterprise data strategy. Her work consistently delivered actionable intelligence that improved operational efficiency and unlocked new revenue opportunities.
She holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.