Louise James

Global executive with 29 years at Accenture, most recently as a Strategy Managing Director leading Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), the firm’s social and environmental impact practice.

ADP leverages Accenture’s capabilities to address global development and humanitarian needs, working with the world’s leading companies, multi-lateral and bilateral donors, international NGOs and private foundations.

Louise engaged with ADP’s clients to develop new inclusive business models and strengthen the capabilities of the non-profit sector to help solve challenges spanning agriculture, health, energy, climate, education, finance, and economic development to progress the Sustainable Development Goals.

Louise’s particular focus areas include cross-sector partnerships, inclusive finance and digital transformation.

Prior to Accenture Development Partnerships, Louise consulted within Accenture’s supply chain practice across a number of industries including chemicals, consumer goods and retail. Louise has 29+ years experience of working in consulting.

Louise has held a number of positions including:

• ADD: Action on Disability and Development Board (2015 – 2023)

• World Economic Forums Global Future’s Council on Systems Fragility and Resilience (2018 - 2022)

• World Economic Forum Tech and Social Justice Advisory Council

• BOND Board (2011 – 2014)