STRETCH 2024 AWARDS
Ria Kinsley
Expertise | Technology and Innovation |
Current position & company | Principal Consultant – Agile Delivery & Digital Products, Accenture UK & Ireland |
LinkedIn profile | Ria Kinsley |
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Ria Kinsley is a dynamic tech leader with over nine years of experience in agile delivery, product management, and guiding teams through the full product lifecycle. Known for her strong bias for action and her ability to solve critical problems, Ria excels at building digital products that deliver meaningful outcomes. She is also skilled at forging strategic relationships, engaging clients with humility and empathy.
With a career changer from Banking & Finance Ria is now a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly for women in tech leadership roles. In March 2024, she launched The Horizon Programme at Next Gen Engineering (NGE) Accenture, the first DEI-based leadership development initiative. This program, designed for a diverse cohort of approximately 40 individuals, focuses on promoting conscious inclusion and creating a pipeline of future diverse leaders through mentorship and leadership exposure.