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Who We Are
Who We Are
Senior advisors. No layers between you and the answer.
Nimble Global is a founder-led advisory firm specializing in international workforce compliance.
Every engagement is led by a senior advisor with decades of hands-on experience.
Behind that advisor sits a network of 75+ independent specialists in MSP/VMS governance, external workforce programs, EOR/AOR, employment status, and procurement,
engaged when the work requires it.
30+
Years
Experience
90+
Countries of
Direct
Experience
75+
Network
Senior Advisors
About the Founder
I know the difference between compliance complexity and confusion - most consultancies don't.
David Ballew's thirty-year career in international workforce management began with co-creating the industry's first MSP solution at Kelly Services in 1996. As Founder and CEO of Nimble Global, he tackles complex workforce compliance challenges across 91 countries for organizations that need definitive answers, not consultant theater.
Key Credentials
1996: Co-created the KellyOCG MSP solution, revolutionising managed service delivery
2000: Joined MSX International after it acquired GRI from Ford Motor Company (later Magnit), helping expand the world’s first MSP and proprietary VMS
2019: Founded Nimble Global to close the gap between promised and delivered compliance in international workforce management
David’s neurodivergent cognitive profile (autism, ADHD, dyslexia) drives an unusual ability to identify patterns others miss and distill regulatory complexity into actionable frameworks. This is a competitive advantage, not a limitation.
Educated in law and business management in the U.S. and at Regent’s University London, he also holds certifications in procurement and Six Sigma, applying operational precision to every engagement.
Thought Leadership - He regularly shares insights through articles, interviews, and speaking engagements, including:
Murmur Mastermind Podcast (Canada)
EW Scope – ValueCast – VMS
Worksome: Human at Work & Innovation Series
CXC Global – The Open Talent Report
CEIPAL Connect
Staffing Monthly
Titans of Talent Podcast
ASA Staffing World
VectorVMS – Global Compliance & Technology
VectorVMS Global Client Conference – EDI & Supplier Diversity
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) – Contingent Workforce Risk Forum
His analyses have been featured in Inside Supply Management (ISM) and Simon & Schuster’s Bureau of Business Practice.
David also provides independent Expert Witness and Advisory Services in workforce compliance, MSP/VMS contract governance, and employment status, conducted under CPR Part 35 of Civil Procedure Rules and the Ikarian Reefer principles governing expert independence.