Avanade, the leading Microsoft solutions provider, today announces new executive committee leadership appointments to propel the company into its next chapter as the leading AI and business transformation partner, with a focus on extending its reach to mid-market organizations worldwide. This strategic move strengthens Avanade’s commitment to helping clients unlock the full potential of AI, accelerate digital transformation, and build more agile and profitable businesses.

Effective Immediately, the newly appointed executive committee members will report directly to Rodrigo Caserta, CEO of Avanade, who stepped into the role six months ago to spearhead Avanade’s next chapter of growth.

“I am thrilled to introduce these newly appointed leaders, who will join our existing Executive Committee, each of whom brings deep expertise from Accenture and Avanade, and a shared commitment to driving innovation and excellence,” said Rodrigo Caserta, CEO of Avanade. “They will play a pivotal role in delivering the best services to our clients while driving growth for Avanade. Their leadership and vision will help us accelerate AI-powered transformation reinforcing our position as the trusted partner for digital reinvention through AI.”

Executive Committee Appointments:

• Danielle Brady, Chief Operating Officer – Danielle leads Avanade’s global operations, ensuring business performance and operational excellence. Previously, she spent 25 years at Accenture in senior operations and client leadership roles, optimizing financial performance, talent management, and business strategy.
• Ashley Gatehouse, Chief Marketing Officer– Ashley drives marketing strategy and brand awareness for Avanade in the mid-market segment. With over 25 years in marketing and sales leadership, he has held executive roles at QUANTIQ, Crayon Group, and Insight.
• Rani Gopalakrishnan, Global Lead, Advanced Technology Centers – Rani leads Avanade’s global Advanced Technology Center network, home to 30,000+ technology experts specializing in AI, cloud, and digital transformation. With 25 years in IT services and leadership at Accenture, she drives innovation and excellence in Microsoft technology solutions.
• Ruth Rowan, Chief Growth Officer – Ruth oversees Avanade’s corporate strategy, client experience, and market expansion. Formerly Avanade’s Chief Marketing Officer, she helped transformed the company’s brand and revenue and pipeline growth. With 25 years in cloud, SaaS, and telecommunications, she previously held leadership roles at NTT, Dimension Data, and BT.
• Nisha Verma, Chief People Officer – Nisha leads Avanade’s global HR strategy, fostering an inclusive, people-first culture. She is responsible for talent development, employee engagement, and ensuring Avanade remains an employer of choice. Previously Avanade’s APAC HR Lead, she drove award-winning initiatives and has 19 years of leadership experience at Accenture.

With this new leadership team in place, Avanade is reinforcing its position as the go-to Microsoft AI expert for organizations of all sizes, helping them navigate the AI revolution with confidence and achieve greater profitability and agility.