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Ruqaiyah Jaffery Joins Accenture as Global GTM Lead for the Platforms Ecosystem
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Accenture has appointed Ruqaiyah Jaffery as Global GTM Lead for the Platforms Ecosystem, reinforcing its leadership as organizations increasingly look to AI, platform ecosystems, and strategic partnerships to accelerate business transformation.
Announcing the news on LinkedIn, Ruqaiyah shared her excitement about beginning a new chapter after taking time to reflect before her next professional journey.
A Career Shaped by Growth, Leadership, and Collaboration
With leadership experience spanning Salesforce, Google, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Ruqaiyah reflected on the lessons she has gained throughout her career. She noted that every role has contributed to her growth as a leader, strengthened her ability to drive business outcomes, and reinforced the importance of collaboration in achieving lasting success.
She described her new position at Accenture as a natural culmination of those experiences, bringing together her expertise in go-to-market strategy, platform ecosystems, and enterprise growth.
Helping Clients Navigate the AI Era
In her new role, Ruqaiyah will work with organizations as they navigate AI adoption, platform partnerships, and new approaches to creating business value.
She emphasized that while technology continues to reshape industries, lasting transformation ultimately depends on people—helping clients grow, enabling teams to succeed, and creating meaningful, long-term impact through collaboration and innovation.
Looking Ahead
Ruqaiyah expressed her gratitude to Shaheen Sayed, Padmanabhan "Paddy" Ananthanarayanan, Lauren C., and Freha Arshad for their trust and support throughout the hiring process.
As she begins this new chapter at Accenture, she also thanked the many colleagues, mentors, and collaborators who have shaped her leadership journey, expressing her enthusiasm for helping clients unlock new opportunities in the evolving AI and platform economy.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company that helps organizations reinvent their businesses through strategy, consulting, technology, operations, and AI-powered solutions. Working across industries, Accenture enables enterprises to accelerate innovation, build digital capabilities, and create sustainable business value through technology and ecosystem partnerships.