Ruth is Chief Growth Officer at Avanade, responsible for development and execution of the company’s global growth strategy. Avanade is a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, serving more than 5,000 clients worldwide.

She previously served as Avanade’s Chief Marketing Officer, transforming the function to strengthen brand, client experience and revenue growth. Ruth has over 25 years’ experience leading marketing teams across the technology sector, including senior roles at NTT, Dimension Data and BT.

Ruth is the Executive Ally for Avanade’s Global Women’s Network, supporting inclusion and belonging across the organisation. As a Trustee at the Globe, Ruth brings deep expertise in strategy, growth, brand and digital transformation. She holds a master’s degree in Human Sciences from Oxford University and a WSET Diploma in Wine.