Bio

Based in London, Laura is the global industry leader for Commerce & Payments within the Software & Platforms industry practice at Accenture. She also advises boards on digital innovation and platform strategy spanning marketplaces, social media, payments, super apps, metaverse, Web3, the creator economy and NFTs. Laura brings over 30 years of international leadership experience in payments, fintech, marketplaces and social media through her prior executive career with Meta, Amazon, American Express and Citi. Having lived in London, Luxembourg, Singapore, New York and Los Angeles, Laura brings a global perspective to her clients and industry leadership. Laura has also served on numerous Boards as an Independent Non-Executive Director, including AIG Life UK, Wirecard UK & Ireland, and Emerging Payments Association. She holds a BS in Accounting from Auburn University and MBA degrees from Columbia and London Business School, as well as a certificates of Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University and Oxford Fintech Program.