Douglas B. Laney is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has been teaching since 2018. He specializes in infonomics, a field he originated that focuses on the economic value of information and how organizations can manage and monetize their data assets. Laney's courses include "Business Analytics Executive Overview" and the "Infonomics" series, which are also available online through Coursera. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from the University of Illinois, earned in 1986.In addition to his academic role, Laney serves as the Data & Analytics Strategy Innovation Fellow at West Monroe Partners, where he consults with business leaders on leveraging data for competitive advantage. His best-selling book, "Infonomics: How to Monetize, Manage, and Measure Information as an Asset for Competitive Advantage," has established him as a thought leader in the field. Previously, he was a distinguished analyst at Gartner, where he received multiple awards for his contributions to data strategy and analytics. Laney is also a contributing writer for Forbes and other business publications, sharing insights on data monetization and management practices. Through his teaching and consulting work, Douglas B. Laney continues to influence how organizations perceive and utilize their information assets.