PA Consulting adds Scott Schlesinger as head of US data and analytics

PA Consulting, a global innovation and transformation specialist, has hired Scott Schlesinger as leader of its US data and analytics team.

Based in Phoenix, Schlesinger will lead data analytics, business intelligence, AI-related projects for clients across the United states.

Schlesinger brings more than 20 years of experience advising on transformation projects in data, cloud, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). He previously served as chief analytics officer and global head of AI and analytics advisory at Cognizant Digital, partner and data/information management leader at EY US, and SVP and head of North America business information management at Capgemini.

Schlesinger holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.

“I’m delighted to welcome Scott to the team,” said John Cala, head of Americas at PA Consulting. “He has a long track record of success, helping clients make better, faster and more informed decisions by leveraging business intelligence, analytics, AI, and data management technologies.”

Organizations that utilize data effectively can realize improvements in operational improvement, revenue and profitability, risk monitoring, and customer understanding and experience. These gains are critical for industries that have been especially pressured by the pandemic, such as retail, hospitality, and transport.

“It’s truly an exciting time for data-driven organizations and I’m thrilled to be a part of PA Consulting,” Schlesinger said. “I look forward to working together with our US clients to harness and optimize the value of their data.”

PA Consulting works with clients across industries on projects in strategy, digital transformation, and product development and innovation, among other areas. The firm has 3,300 professionals in the US and Europe.

PA last month welcomed John Cala, a former IBM senior partner, as its Americas head.