Louise James

Louise James is a Managing Director at Accenture where she is the Global Co-Lead for Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP). 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 engages with ADP’s clients to develop new inclusive business models and strengthen the capabilities of the non-profit sector to help solve global development 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 28+ years experience of working in consulting.

Louise has held a number of positions including:

• Coalition for Global Prosperity Board (2019 – ongoing)

• 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)