Accenture Appoints Jodie Wallis as Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence, for Canada

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Jodie Wallis as managing director for artificial intelligence in Canada. In this role, Wallis will be responsible for expanding Accenture’s business presence in the AI space, attracting top talent, and bringing innovation and global AI expertise to Canadian clients across all industries.

During her 24 years at Accenture, Wallis has developed deep expertise in management consulting and technology consulting. She has served clients in several industries including, most recently, personal and commercial banking and life and health insurance. Wallis earned a bachelor of mathematics with honours from the University of Waterloo, where she majored in operations research and minored in statistics and computer science.

“Jodie is a strong leader who works with some of our largest clients at major Canadian organizations, helping them to innovate to solve their most significant business challenges,” said Bill Morris, senior managing director and Canadian president of Accenture. “She is a key member of the broader Canadian leadership team.”