Avanade, the leading Microsoft solutions provider, announced today that it has appointed Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia, effective 1 September 2024.

Based in Sydney, Carla will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Avanade’s business in the Australia region, sustaining Avanade’s market leadership on the Microsoft ecosystem, and leading its people across Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Carla joined Avanade in 2015 as Australia’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Over the years, Carla demonstrated outstanding leadership through a variety of roles within the business – including Growth Markets Modern Workplace Lead, Growth Markets COO, and most recently as Growth Markets Technology Business Group Lead. Prior to joining Avanade, Carla held key roles in Australia’s technology and telecommunications sector including Executive General Manager for Cybersecurity at IBM, as well as Head of Business Development and Head of Networks, Applications and Services Sales for Telstra's Enterprise and Government Business.

“We are excited to have Carla lead our Australian business at this pivotal moment for the industry and Avanade as we embrace an AI-led future. Carla has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, a true passion for technology, innovation and people, and commitment to Avanade’s values. Carla’s people-first, client-focused leadership will play a vital role as we power Avanade’s next phase of growth in the region,” said Bhavya Kapoor, President, Asia Pacific, Avanade.

Commenting on her appointment, Carla said, “This is an incredible opportunity, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead our Australian business, which is one of Avanade’s largest and most strategic markets globally. It is an exciting time to be stepping into this role as AI becomes more pervasive and develops at a rapid pace – creating significant economic opportunity for Australia. Together with the Avanade team, I look forward to doing what matters for the businesses and communities in Australia through the power of our people and Microsoft technology.”

With a distinguished career in technology and telecommunications, Carla is passionate about initiatives that attract, retain and cultivate more diverse talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related (STEM) industries.

Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand to lead Australia business