Accenture has appointed Noelle Doody as its data and AI lead in Ireland.

Doody will be tasked with developing and implementing data and AI projects for Accenture's clients in Ireland, which will include collaboration with Accenture staff globally to harness the latest AI research.

She has been part of the leadership group in the data and AI team since 2021, and has held several roles in Accenture's analytics business.

Her projects ranged from helping clients to define their analytics strategy through to putting advanced analytical models into day-to-day operation.   

Doody has also held roles as head of analytics at SSE Airtricity and as process engineer and supply system leader at Procter and Gamble. 

“I am delighted to announce Noelle Doody’s appointment as Data and AI Lead for Ireland. As data and AI moves mainstream and fundamentally transforms how we work and live, it continues to be a top priority for Accenture and our clients," said Hilary O'Meara, country managing director of Accenture in Ireland.

"Noelle’s extensive experience in delivering for our clients positions her perfectly to steer our data and AI business in Ireland. We're thrilled to welcome her into this critical role, and I wish her every success.”   

Commenting on her appointment, Doody said: “I am pleased to take up this new leadership role at a time when we are increasingly looking to align our business strategy with the continued acceleration of progress within the sphere of data and AI.

"I’m looking forward to leading our team towards innovative solutions in this area that support business growth.” 

Doody holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from UCD, and an MSc in Business Analytics from the UCD Smurfit Business School.

She also acts as an industry board member of CeADAR Ireland, Ireland’s centre for applied AI. 

Photo: Noelle Doody. (Pic: Shane O'Neill, Coalesce)