Avanade welcomes new chief executive

Pamela Maynard replaces Adam Warby as CEO

Avanade has appointed Pamela Maynard as its new CEO, replacing current incumbent Adam Warby when he steps down in August.

Maynard (pictured) has been with Avanade for 11 years and has held a number of positions, the most recent of which being president of product and innovation. She was was previously vice president at Capgemini prior to joining Avanade.

Warby was a founder of the company and has been at its helm since 2008.

"On the eve of our 20th anniversary, I am confident that Pam is the right leader to take Avanade into the next chapter," he said.

"During the last 11 years, she has driven unparalleled results for Avanade in the key roles that she has held and has been a vocal advocate for inclusion and diversity across the organisation."

The last two years have seen Maynard lead Avanade's offerings and services worldwide, including managing its modern workplace, business applications, applications and infrastructure and data and AI businesses.

She was also previously president of its European operations and general manager of Avanade UK.

"It is an honour to succeed Adam, who has had an extraordinary tenure with Avanade," she said.

"I am proud and delighted to serve as Avanade's next chief executive officer. This is an exciting time in the marketplace.

"Our clients are looking to drive innovation and growth in the digital era, and we are ideally positioned to help them tap into the enterprise-wide potential of Microsoft technology."

Avanade is jointly owned by Accenture and Microsoft and the former's CTO and chairman, Paul Daugherty, praised Warby's achievements as CEO.

"Adam has had an amazing career at Avanade, including helping to fuel the company's 19-year track record of success," he stated.

"During his tenure as CEO, Adam grew Avanade into the leading digital innovator for the Microsoft ecosystem as the company nearly tripled its revenues, expanded its global footprint and has grown to more than 36,000 professionals.

"On behalf of the board, we thank Adam for his leadership in transforming the company. Looking ahead, Pam is the ideal choice to serve as the next CEO. She is a proven leader with an unmatched understanding of Avanade's business, culture and people."

Judson Althoff, executive vice-president of worldwide commercial business at Microsoft, stated: "Adam helped create a unique culture within Avanade that has empowered the team to innovate with passion and purpose every day. This winning formula helped Avanade become one of the most successful joint ventures in the industry.

"As the company continues to grow, Pam will bring continued leadership to the team with a deep focus in helping customers from all sectors succeed by marrying their business goals with Microsoft's technology. She has the full support of the board."