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Responsible for managing Accenture Security's global partnership with Microsoft Security. Define and execute strategies on how best to combine Microsoft's industry-leading cybersecurity technologies with Accenture Security's industry expertise and global scale to address our clients' toughest cybersecurity issues.

Created and am now running the business operations of Accenture’s $8B+ cybersecurity business. Results: Revenue growth: 47% CAGR to $8B over 7 years. Headcount from 1,800 to 19,000 in same period. Designed the global operating model for the business unit and rigorously manage all performance metrics. Focused on sales and pricing programs to grow our top line and rigorous cost management to ensure the top line flows to the bottom line.

As the Director of Operations for the 450 person/$60M corporate strategy function within Accenture, I oversaw the portfolio of strategic initiatives driving growth for the firm. I have also built and lead a 180 person team in India (and know what it takes to successfully tap into this rich talent pool) responsible for developing and managing industry-differentiated intellectual property used by this global management consulting firm. I also led various transformational change initiatives… Show more As the Director of Operations for the 450 person/$60M corporate strategy function within Accenture, I oversaw the portfolio of strategic initiatives driving growth for the firm. I have also built and lead a 180 person team in India (and know what it takes to successfully tap into this rich talent pool) responsible for developing and managing industry-differentiated intellectual property used by this global management consulting firm. I also led various transformational change initiatives impacting Accenture's 500,000+ employees. Key accomplishments include:• Implemented operating model changes resulting in the creation of new business units, impacting 50k people and leading to 11% growth• Built a 180 person team in India responsible for developing differentiated intellectual property used by the firm’s 500k employees• Redesigned Accenture’s service offering architecture to reduce complexity, drive focus, maximize cross business unit synergies and fuel growth• Designed and implemented a programmatic approach to driving industry differentiation in the services offered in the market and the skills of the people delivering those services• Moved to Dublin for 6 months to help start-up Accenture’s flagship innovation center (“The Dock”)• Running the corporate strategy function's operation to meet the group's financial commitments to the firm Show less

This role defined the strategy for the Strategy Consulting Practice at Accenture and implemented global programs needed to realize that strategy. My scope covered the $700M/2,000 consultant global practice and responsibilities included:• Managed a $10M annual investment budget that supported marketing, offering and capability development programs• Managed the sales pipeline and utilization of the North American strategy practice• Acted as faculty at “Strategy College”… Show more This role defined the strategy for the Strategy Consulting Practice at Accenture and implemented global programs needed to realize that strategy. My scope covered the $700M/2,000 consultant global practice and responsibilities included:• Managed a $10M annual investment budget that supported marketing, offering and capability development programs• Managed the sales pipeline and utilization of the North American strategy practice• Acted as faculty at “Strategy College” capability development events• Drove a sense of community for the Washington DC Strategy practice of 50 people• Managed strategic cross functional programs that span the 13,000 person Management Consulting divisionKey accomplishments include:• Increased revenues 10% to $700M• Created the industry leading “Strategy College” learning program• Increased engagement by 25% and decreased attrition by 10% Show less

As a M&A and Change Management strategy consultant I specialized in pre-merger planning efforts responsible for identifying and “bringing forward” associated synergy values and post merger integration (PMI) work to implement the value identified. Key accomplishments include:• Successfully managed Program Management Office (PMO) for $41B merger of #2 and #3 wireless telecom companies including the management of a 120 person clean-room operation• Developed and implemented Change… Show more As a M&A and Change Management strategy consultant I specialized in pre-merger planning efforts responsible for identifying and “bringing forward” associated synergy values and post merger integration (PMI) work to implement the value identified. Key accomplishments include:• Successfully managed Program Management Office (PMO) for $41B merger of #2 and #3 wireless telecom companies including the management of a 120 person clean-room operation• Developed and implemented Change Management program for $9B merger of #1 and #2 players in the gaming industry• Developed and implemented Organization Design for $2B division of merged gaming company resulting in $16M in annualized savings. Included quantitatively measuring the culture of two casino giants to guide the integration of their combined 95,000 person workforce• Developed organization design and staffing strategy for $9B merger of two major telecommunication companies impacting 30,000 employees• Completed strategic redesign and implemented the new organization for a $1B Pulp and Paper company Show less

As a founding member of this B2B2C venture-backed company, providing a reverse logistics and e-commerce solution for the consumer electronics industry, I managed its start-up and ongoing operations. I also developed and managed client relationships and played a key role in ReturnBuy’s growth to 150 employees, $100M in revenue and acquisition by Jabil Circuit (JBL).Key accomplishments include:• Brought discipline to a chaotic start-up environment using strong project management… Show more As a founding member of this B2B2C venture-backed company, providing a reverse logistics and e-commerce solution for the consumer electronics industry, I managed its start-up and ongoing operations. I also developed and managed client relationships and played a key role in ReturnBuy’s growth to 150 employees, $100M in revenue and acquisition by Jabil Circuit (JBL).Key accomplishments include:• Brought discipline to a chaotic start-up environment using strong project management, leadership and organizational skills• Developed and implemented numerous business processes• Built the Client Services (B2B) strategy, team and processes • Developed consultative sales strategy and led presentations to major accounts• Designed and developed responses to all RFP’s• Developed custom solutions for each client, managed integration and start-up activities• Managed the project of integrating into the Jabil organization Show less

Managed all strategic programs for the manufacturing division of a $1B consumer goods manufacturer. Led the identification, scoping and implementation of new initiatives including new product introduction, capital projects, QA systems overhaul, manufacturing efficiencies, etc. This position required integration of operational and business issues leading teams comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Quality.

Responsible for managing a staff of manufacturing engineers (10) and engineering projects in support of a high volume medical device, baby products and consumer goods production & distribution facility.