CIO Symposium Contributor

Bio

An accomplished executive with a track record of applying technology innovation to address business challenges, Mike Redding is the Managing Director for Accenture Technology Labs, the dedicated technology research and development (R&D) organization within Accenture. Leading a diverse team of technology experts across the globe, Mike directs strategic programs that identify and translate new and emerging technologies into Accenture business solutions, providing tangible business results for large enterprises.

Mike oversees Labs operations in five key locations: Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA); Washington, D.C.; Beijing, China; Sophia Antipolis, France; and Bangalore, India. The Accenture Technology Labs have eight key R&D streams: Digital Experience, Data & Platforms, Enterprise Collaboration, Software Engineering, Digital Health, Smart Grid, Cyber Security and Software Architecture.

Mike’s passion for bold ideas that produce game-changing results has been a constant theme over his 20+ years with Accenture. Mike has incubated and launched technology innovations to clients across multiple geographies and industries including Banking, Mortgage Lending, Insurance, Consumer Packaged Goods, Telecommunications and Public Sector Agencies (Defense, Postal). Mike speaks frequently on the impact of emerging technology on large organizations across various client, industry, and media forums.

Mike received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University in 1988 and a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1991. Mike lives in Silicon Valley with his wife, Pam.