Accenture names Marc Carrel-Billiard as MD, Global Tech R&D
Accenture has appointed Marc Carrel-Billiard as managing director of Global Technology Research & Development within Accenture Technology. In this role, Mr Carrel-Billiard will oversee the Accenture Technology Labs, Accenture’s global technology R&D organisation which explores new and emerging technologies, with locations in Silicon Valley, California; Sophia Antipolis, France; Arlington, Virginia; Beijing, China and Bangalore, India.
Additionally, Mr Carrel-Billiard will direct Accenture Open Innovation, the group that works with start-ups, venture capitalists, leading academic organisations and corporate R&D groups. He will also lead Accenture’s annual Technology Vision research, which looks at the future of enterprise IT and makes recommendations for how organisations can take advantage of technology to improve their competitiveness and business results.
“I’m thrilled to take on this incredible opportunity to lead Accenture’s Technology R&D group which continues to stretch the boundaries of traditional enterprise technology and help clients reimagine the future. I look forward to working with an incredible global team of top minds, researchers and scientists, to take the latest technology innovations from vision to value for our clients,” said Mr Carrel-Billiard.
Carrel-Billiard joined Accenture in 1998. His most recent role was as Accenture’s global lead for emerging technology. He has conducted extensive research into artificial intelligence, and is the author of several articles and books. He holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Sciences from École Nationale des Telecommunications de Paris as well as a Master of Science degree in Computer Sciences from École Nationale Supérieure d’Informatique pour l’Industrie et l’Entreprise / ENSIEE (formerly Institut d’Informatiqu e d’Entreprises / CNAM) in France.
“Marc is a visionary technologist who is highly respected in our industry and exceptionally qualified to lead this area of our company. He has extensive experience in developing and delivering emerging technologies, including key areas of IT such as cognitive computing and robotics. Throughout his career, Marc has distinguished himself as a thought leader and evangelist for new and innovative technologies, and has also had great success as an Accenture leader delivering business results to clients,” said Sanjay Podder, Accenture managing director, Bangalore Technology Labs and Software Engineering R&D.
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