The seasoned tech executive brings decades of leadership experience to strengthen Encora's strategic vision and client relationships.
Santa Clara, CA, November 6, 2024 – Encora, a leading digital engineering services company, today announced the appointment of Jimmy Etheredge to its Board of Directors.
Etheredge, who served as the CEO of Accenture North America until 2023 and most recently as special advisor to Accenture's CEO and board, brings a wealth of experience in driving innovation and fostering client relationships in the technology sector.
In his new role, Etheredge will leverage his extensive industry experience to provide strategic guidance, guide corporate governance practices, and contribute to Encora's long-term vision and growth strategies. He will work closely with the board and the executive leadership team to strengthen client relationships and add momentum to Encora's rapidly expanding global footprint in the digital engineering space.
“We are delighted to welcome Jimmy to Encora's Board of Directors at a pivotal moment in our journey.” said Anand Birje, Chief Executive Officer, Encora. “We are glad to have his strategic mentorship and advice as we build our capabilities, expand our customer base, and help global enterprises transform for the future. His extensive experience and proven track record in scaling global technology organizations aligns with our ambitious growth plans.”
"I'm excited to join Encora’s board of directors.” said Etheredge. “With its unique digital DNA and pedigree of successfully serving digital natives and enterprises for over two decades, Encora is a credible leader in the digital engineering space. I look forward to supporting the company’s executive team and leveraging my experience to contribute to its culture of client-focused innovation."
Etheredge holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he currently serves as a trustee and a board member.
About Encora
Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries.
With 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale from India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology. For more information, please visit encora.com.
