Board of Directors

I am an engineer by training and an entrepreneur at my core. 

My interest in technology started at high school, learning to code on a Radio Shack TRS-80 computer. It progressed to studying electrical and computing engineering at Georgia Tech. I joined Accenture, where as the CEO of Accenture Digital, I had the opportunity to be at the leading edge of technology developments in data, AI, IoT and product engineering on a global basis.

Prior to joining Thoughtworks, I was the CEO at a start-up Mobeus, which pioneered new spatial computing and AI technologies. 

My career has allowed me to live and work in North America and Europe as well as work across LATAM, India and China, where I’ve seen how different people from different cultures can bring their own unique strengths to solving problems.

I have two daughters and live in Florida with my partner.

As a leader, I am passionate about enabling people to do amazing things, and that’s what led me to join Thoughtworks in 2004: the people I talked to at Thoughtworks had such passion for the company and for technology that I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I became Head of Finance for Europe in 2011 and CFO in 2014, and I have supported the business and our people through many phases of growth and expansion. I am incredibly proud of our enduring commitment to nurturing our technologists and growing their careers.

I am from the US but now live in London, which I love for its global culture.

I joined Thoughtworks as Managing Director of Germany in 2013. After 15 years leading large businesses, I was excited by the opportunity to build a world class technology consultancy in Germany, and to join such an outstanding community of technologists. In 2021 I became Managing Director for Europe, where I’m focused on supporting our clients' ambitions missions and creating an environment that makes us a destination employer for the best talent across Europe.

I began my career as a software engineer, and remain just as passionate about technology today. When I reflect on the relationships we have built with our clients and the truly excellent solutions we have built for them, I couldn’t be more proud of our teams in Germany and across Europe, and to have been a part of it.

I live in the beautiful city of Hamburg with my partner.

I am an author and speaker who is particularly interested in how software can be designed so we can easily add useful capabilities for many years. I joined Thoughtworks in 2000 as I found their attitude to people and customers fitted remarkably with my own views: they really do believe that people are their biggest asset. I am proud to have been part of our growth as a company, and to have helped talented individuals who have gone on to become influential leaders in the industry.

I have written a number of books on software development, including Refactoring and Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture. I was a pioneer of agile software development, taking part in the writing of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development in 2001. I speak around the world at software conferences, but am my happiest writing from my home in Massachusetts, where I work on in-depth practitioner material for martinfowler.com

I am passionate about problem solving. Since joining Thoughtworks as a developer in 2010, I’ve taken on increasingly complex problems for our clients across the globe. I’m proud of the hard changes I have helped our clients make, so that they’ve been able to deliver more value for their organization. 

As Chief Technology Officer for Thoughtworks I am responsible for the continued development and communication of our technology strategy and vision. Our technology strategy is at the heart of ensuring we continue to be experts in the technologies and skills our clients need. In today’s world, businesses of every kind have an urgent need for a digital transformation partner that knows how to scale new technologies across the enterprise and rapidly deliver value. 

I’ve been lucky enough to work in many countries during my time at Thoughtworks, including stints in the UK, Germany, India, Australia and the US. Those experiences have given me valuable insights into the breadth and variety of challenges facing our clients across the globe.

I’ve been in the US since 2014, most recently as Global Managing Director of Enterprise Modernization, Platforms, and Cloud.

I have spent much of my career speaking at technology conferences and getting together with Thoughtworks’ Technical Advisory Board to produce the twice yearly Thoughtworks Technology Radar. 

I am originally from the North of England and now live in Delaware with my husband and two children.

I joined Thoughtworks in Chicago in 2006 because the company’s inclusive culture and mission to revolutionize the technology industry really resonated with me. 

I’m proud to have helped grow, and now lead, a strong global legal team. I value tremendously the opportunity to grow as our business has grown. In the early years the legal team was small, so as we were opening new offices across the world, such as in China and Brazil, I was able to work with business leaders across the world.

Now as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, I am responsible for advising our global leadership team, leading the global and regional legal teams, and growing and leading our compliance and ethics program.

I live in Chicago.

After starting my career as a technology and intellectual property lawyer, I joined Thoughtworks in 2004 so I could work at the forefront of modern software development with people who were as passionate about technology as I was.

During that time, I’m proud to have led the establishment growth of Thoughtworks’ business across several continents, where I had the privilege of helping our clients to envisage and build their modern digital businesses.

Originally from Australia, I have been fortunate enough to live and work across multiple cities in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, and now call New York City home.

As a young software developer, Martin Fowler's book, "Refactoring", had a great impact on me. I discovered Thoughtworks through Martin, and in 2003 I joined as an engineer. I was thrilled to be part of an organization with such talented, compassionate and curious people who seek to make an impact on our clients, our industry and society. 

As Group Managing Director for North America, I led the business from 2013-2018, during which time we doubled in revenue by expanding the services we brought to our clients, including the Digital Platform Strategy and Lean Portfolio Management. 

In 2018, I was appointed Thoughtworks’ first Chief Talent Officer, where I aim to create a holistic approach to diverse talent sourcing and development, including global programs like Thoughtworks University. I’m passionate about our culture of cultivation, and I’m proud of the way we’ve grown the company over the years through developing our people. In 2015, I was honored to be recognized by Crain’s Chicago in their 40 under 40 list for doubling the percentage of technical women employed at Thoughtworks.

My academic background in computer science and electrical engineering has led to leadership roles at global consulting, technology and professional services enterprises, most recently Thoughtworks. I have career experiences that span strategy through execution, attracting talent and building successful businesses in the private and public markets.

I am excited to work at the intersection of digital technology disruption, evolution of industries and continued demand for best talent, which present opportunities to drive next stage business growth.

I currently reside in Austin, Texas and have enjoyed a range of global expatriate assignments and business travel experiences.

I’m passionate about delivering the best technology solutions to the world, and in 2005 I joined Thoughtworks to work towards my goal. My background lies in product management, and I was part of the founding team of our product division. In 2011, I became Managing Director for India, and I’m honored to have overseen our phenomenal growth in recent years. I also head up our Data & AI service, helping regional teams develop specialist services for our clients.

I’m also closely involved in Thoughtworks’ commitment to positive social impact, and am part of panels and forums where I speak about the values of privacy, empathy, equity and inclusion in technology. 

I’m proud that we have nurtured strong relationships with our clients and built world class teams across India, including Bangalore, my home town.

I joined Thoughtworks in 2006 as a Test Lead, where I spent seven years coaching clients and colleagues on testing and agile methodologies, before moving into general management.

In 2018 I became Managing Director for Thoughtworks Australia, where I work closely with our teams and clients to achieve their ambitious missions through innovative technologies. 

I’m passionate about making technology a more diverse and inclusive industry, and I’m incredibly proud that more than half of Thoughtworks Australia is made up of women and underrepresented gender minorities.

I live on an organic farm near Melbourne with my wife, two children, and about 100 farm animals.

Before I joined Thoughtworks as a consultant in 2004, I was working at the Boston Consulting Group. Ever since studying Economics and Japanese at Harvard, I’ve been passionate about solving tough business problems, growing new businesses, and helping clients at the nexus of business and tech. In 2006, I co-founded Thoughtworks Studios, a new products division of the company. In my time at Thoughtworks, I have also had the opportunity to drive our early adoption and evangelism of Ruby on Rails, Continuous Delivery and DevOps.

In 2019, I was appointed Thoughtworks’ Chief Strategic Officer, responsible for our global business strategy, planning and partnerships. 

I have regularly spoken at international conferences on the future of product management and innovation. I now live in San Francisco.

Ever since starting my career as an engineer, I have been passionate about increasing the representation of women in the technology industry. I was honored to be named in Inspiring Fifty’s list of women driving UK tech in 2018, and Forbes’ 16th most influential CMO in the world. I was also rated a global top 12 CMO to follow on Twitter by Mar Tech Series, and I am a member of the CNBC CMO council.

I joined Thoughtworks in 2019 as Chief Marketing Officer as I was inspired by its commitment to diversity and revolutionizing the technology industry. I previously held senior advisory and leadership roles in the IT, telecoms, media and retail industries. I currently chair the board of dunn humby, and I’m also on the board of Grosvenor - Liverpool One Fund as Non-Executive Director.

I have two grown-up sons and live in Cheshire, England, with my husband.