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Douglas Brown | |
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| Born | 1959 (age 66–67) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of Florida (BA) University of Houston (MS) London School of Economics (postgraduate credentials) |
| Occupations | Author Market research executive |
| Known for | Founder and president of Black Book Research |
| Notable work | The Black Book of Outsourcing The Black Book of Reshoring |
Douglas Brown (born 1959) is an American author and market research executive. He is the founder and president of Black Book Research, a healthcare market intelligence firm.[1] He co-authored The Black Book of Outsourcing (Wiley, 2005) and authored The Black Book of Reshoring (Wiley, 2026).[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Brown was born in 1959.[4] He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and public administration from the University of Florida, a Master of Science in hospital and healthcare administration from the University of Houston, and postgraduate credentials in global marketing management from the London School of Economics.[5][6]
Career
[edit]In 2003, Brown co-founded the Brown-Wilson Group, a consultancy focused on outsourcing research. The group's Black Book of Outsourcing brand was acquired by Datamonitor (then part of Informa) in 2009.[7][8]
Brown founded Black Book Research, which conducts satisfaction polling and benchmarking studies in healthcare technology and services.[5] In October 2025, he delivered a keynote address at openEHR's EHRCON25 conference in Barcelona.[6]
Publications
[edit]- The Black Book of Outsourcing: How to Manage the Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities (with Scott Wilson). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. ISBN 978‑0471718895.[2][9]
- The Black Book of Reshoring. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, scheduled March 2026 (256 pp.). ISBN 978‑1394393732.[3][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "12 fastest‑rising RCM innovators, per Black Book". Becker’s Hospital Review. June 26, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Black Book of Outsourcing: How to Manage the Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities". Wiley. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Black Book of Reshoring". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "The black book of outsourcing : how to manage the changes, challenges, and opportunities". UC Berkeley Law Library catalog. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Meet the Black Book Leaders in Technology and Services Marketing". Black Book Research. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Programme and speakers – EHRCON25". openEHR. October 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ Fersht, Phil (April 30, 2009). "Datamonitor goes to Hollywood". Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "Broadridge Ranked #1 Brokerage Process Outsourcing Services Provider in the Black Book of Outsourcing for Second Consecutive Year" (Press release). Broadridge Financial Solutions. November 10, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "61 Leaders in Sales and Marketing Technology Identified". Business Intelligence Group. July 19, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ The Black Book of Reshoring. March 30, 2026. ASIN 1394393733.
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[edit]Category:Living people Category:1959 births