Caroline Gayle

Managing Director

Technology Financial Services Practice

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Caroline is the Managing Director who is responsible for our Technology Financial Services practice in Canada.  She has extensive experience planning, implementing and supporting the transition of large-scale technology solutions for Accenture's clients. She has proven skills leading the delivery, sales, planning, estimating, and financials of project work. She has 22 years of IT experience in all industries including Financial Services, Telecommunications, Resources, Products and Government, and has worked with Accenture for over 21 years.

Caroline is an Accenture Certified Delivery Lead, Solution Architect and Quality Assurance Director. Caroline has experience in the delivery of projects with all methodologies: Agile, Waterfall and Iterfall. Caroline’s experience and expertise has spanned many roles including Delivery Management, Program Management, Release Management, Implementation Management, Requirements, Design, Testing, PMO Lead and Transition Support. She has extensive experience in implementing large and small systems projects.

In addition to her client-related work, Caroline is currently the Corporate Citizenship MD Sponsor for Canada, the Women's Initiative MD Sponsor for Technology Canada, the Inclusion and Diversity Lead for Technology Canada, the NA AS FS People Lead, sits on the Boards of both Women in Communication and Technology (WCT) and the Holy Trinity School, and is the former Accenture - Futurpreneur Canada Lead. She is a member of PMI and has acted as faculty for various Accenture schools.
 
She is a hands-on leader that prioritizes the coaching and mentoring of our people and supporting our Toronto community, and is consistently recognized by both her peers and her teams for her passion for people development within all groups of Accenture Canada.  In 2019, she has been awarded: Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) Leadership Excellence Award for Mentoring.  Caroline has also received the following award:

- Toronto Women’s Advocacy Award which honors individuals who have enabled, engaged, empowered, mentored and been an advocate for women working at Accenture.
- Canadian Inspirational Leader Award which honors individuals who prepare and mentor our next generation of leaders, consistently shows gratitude and recognize people for their accomplishments and contributions and fosters a positive work environment and exhibit passion for Accenture’s work
- Canadian Hero / Making a Difference Award which honors individuals based on the scope and impact of work with our Canadian Corporate Citizenship team, the ability to lead, mentor and inspire a team and the demonstration of Accenture’s core values through their efforts
- North America Career Counselor (formalized mentor) Award which honors individuals who listen, advise, mentor and support their team members and are also strong people advocates.