About

Finding solutions to the tough challenges has always been a passion. Veritas Solutions applies that passion to your pursuits.

I apply the lessons learned from transforming and growing companies of my own, as well as leading strategic initiatives for Fortune 100 clients, to the benefit of entrepreneurs, executives and companies of all sizes and across all industry sectors.

There are natural inflection points in every business. Moments where we need to dig in, moments where we need to step back, and moments where we need to push forward. No matter where in the business life cycle you find yourself, Veritas leverages 30 years of leadership experience to deliver actionable solutions, a trusted partnership, and an honest perspective, all dedicated to achieving your goals.

Our promise is to add value.

LEADERSHIP

Jim Gianiny

President

Jim has more than 30 years of operational and client engagement expertise spanning all phases of a company’s life cycle. He successfully managed two start-ups from inception through acquisition.

With experience spanning across the Fortune 500 and leading industry trade associations, Jim partners with executive leadership to create sustained engagement programs that address core business, political and internal challenges. He is a recognized innovator in designing and implementing some of the most sophisticated communication outreach programs in existence today.

Jim served as President of DDC for 23 years. Under his leadership, DDC grew from a small tech start-up to the leading public affairs agency in the country. His accomplishments include:

Redesigning the firm’s organizational structures and operational models for rapid growth and profitability
Driving employee engagement strategies to reduce turnover and increase productivity and profitability
Developing the firm’s technology product offering from a single online grassroots application to a full-service CRM platform
Expanding the agency’s offerings from domestic to global with client engagements in 19 countries in the first two years
Managing diverse teams from five to 150, across multiple disciplines including IT, Communications, Sales, and Client Relations

In 2014, Jim oversaw the successful acquisition of DDC by Omnicom, a global media, marketing and corporate communications holding company, and then the agency’s seamless integration into the Omnicom family while delivering year-over-year record-breaking revenue and profitability performance.

In his role as President, Jim also served as strategic advisor to DDC’s client base of Fortune 100 executives and the nation’s leading trade associations. His role included oversight of the strategic design, development and implementation of sustainable solutions to complex business and political challenges.

Prior to joining DDC, Jim was a founding member of the Direct Impact Company, coordinating company operations and overseeing the firm’s lauded growth during the 1990s. Direct Impact was acquired by WPP in 1999.

Jim earned his B.S. in Journalism from the University of Maryland.

TESTIMONIALS

There is no one I respect more with regard to motivating a team, meeting objectives and leading change.

Cal Simmons

Active Angel Investor | Current Washington, DC Chapter Chair of Tiger21
Founder, cals-list.com | Former Board Member of DDC Public Affairs

A savvy executive who knows how to drive growth. His experience in motivating diverse teams makes him ideally suited to navigate challenges, anticipate change and drive outcomes.

Sara Fagen

CEO, Deep Root Analytics | Co-Founder, Resonate Insights
Former Partner, DDC Public Affairs | Former White House Political Director, 2004-2007

Jim’s strategic and leadership skills have consistently generated superior performance in each company and position held. I have the utmost faith he will be successful at any and every business challenge he accepts.

John Brady

CEO, CentraForce | Co-Founder, Resonate Insights
Former Partner, DDC Public Affairs | Former Partner, Direct Impact

When we at Petsky Prunier advised on the successful sale of DDC Public Affairs to Omnicom, Jim’s leadership as President created some of the best top and bottom line outperformance we’ve ever experienced – almost made our job too easy! We’d enthusiastically represent any company in the future that Jim is associated with.

Matthew B. Kratter

Managing Director, CG Petsky Prunier

Jim is one of the most highly regarded strategists in the business and for good reason — he’s who Fortune 50 companies and trade associations have turned to to solve their complex corporate and industry challenges.

Cynthia S. Hudson

Founding Principal and President, HudsonLake, Inc.
Former Global Public Affairs Chair, Burson-Marsteller

Brilliant mastermind who has the ability to break through traditional barriers and get things done.

Katherine Adkins

Group Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
and Global Chief Legal Officer of Toyota Financial Services

Jim is the rare talent who demonstrates operational leadership, financial acumen and when he sees the need for change, drives innovation and organizational alignment. Jim is a great asset to any team.

John Prunier