Paul Daugherty is a visionary technology leader, executive advisor, and author, recognized for designing and delivering transformational business and technology solutions. During a nearly 40-year career with Accenture, he served as CEO of the Technology Group and the company's first Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO), overseeing a period of explosive growth that transformed Accenture into the largest global technology services firm.
His leadership was instrumental during one of the most successful periods in Accenture's history, where he oversaw 400,000 employees, directed the acquisition of over 60 companies, and grew revenue from $25 billion to $40 billion. In 2023, he led Accenture's significant $3 billion investment in data and AI to help clients rapidly and responsibly advance their use of technology. This experience provides him with unparalleled insight into scaling technology and driving enterprise-wide digital and cultural transformation.
Daugherty is a recognized leader in innovative technologies, having founded Accenture’s cloud, AI, and quantum businesses, as well as Accenture Ventures. His global research efforts, led by Accenture Labs, focused on emerging areas like generative AI, robotics, quantum computing, and space tech. His thought leadership has been recognized with the Thinkers50 2023 Digital Thinking Award and the prestigious St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal from the Prime Minister of Ireland.
As a highly sought-after advisor to boards, CEOs, and government policymakers, including the World Economic Forum, Daugherty focuses on the imperative of Responsible AI and the "Human + Machine" strategy. His presentations provide executives with practical steps for leveraging existing talent with cutting-edge digital tools and are guided by his personal "live, learn, and teach" leadership ethos, offering a down-to-earth architecture for sustained organizational success and purpose-driven change.
