As a Group Chief Executive at Accenture, Annette has sponsored and been closely involved in scaling the company’s apprenticeship program to provide under-represented groups access to digital economy jobs. She actively works across the industry to advance Accenture’s agenda with key organizations looking to bring change for women in STEM fields. As part of her efforts to take an active role in helping women shape their careers and enlist the support they need to excel in the workplace, Annette introduced Accenture’s 16-week Return to Work program, which assists ‘relaunchers’ with training and an opportunity to sharpen leadership skills as they return to a professional environment. Annette marked Springboard Enterprises’ 20th anniversary in October 2020 by honoring four female CEOs for their technological innovation as ‘Women Transforming Industries’. Her ongoing collaboration with Springboard through Accenture Ventures helps advance their mission of accelerating the success of women-led tech businesses.