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Edward Wilson-Smythe

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Head of Global Digital Services Partnerships at AlixPartners
📍 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Edward Wilson-Smythe is an entrepreneurial executive at AlixPartners, specializing in digital innovation and business model transformation. With over 20 years of experience at firms like Gartner and NTT DATA, they are a trusted advisor who helps leaders harness technology for growth and positive social outcomes. They hold advanced degrees in Business, Law, and Engineering.

Outside of work, Edward is a passionate advocate for social good, focusing on ethical innovation and equity. They are inspired by their husband, Barry, a former competitive equestrian and animal activist. Edward identifies as a gender nonbinary person with multi-ethnic Indian ancestry and champions intersectional identities.

Unique fact: Edward is the Head of Research at TechPACT, an organization committed to driving equity in technology, and co-authored the Amazon bestseller "Digital Singularity: A Case for Humanity".

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Global Digital Services Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Ethical Innovation
Their work is driven by the goal of reconciling innovation with social good, ensuring technology creates equitable opportunities and benefits society, not just shareholders.
DEI in Technology
As Head of Research at TechPACT and through their publications, they actively work to drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the technology industry.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Head of Global Digital Services Partnerships
AlixPartners
7-2022 - 6-2024
Director, Digital Innovation
AlixPartners
6-2019 - 7-2022
Managing Director, Digital Consulting
NTT DATA
9-2014 - 1-2019
Principal
Avasant
10-2008 - 9-2014
Vice President, Consulting
Gartner
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Edward Wilson Smythe | AlixPartners. Featured in AlixPartners
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Edward Wilson‑Smythe Of AlixPartners On How To Use Data To Take Your Company To The Next Level. Featured in Medium (Authority Magazine)
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Education
Doctor of Business Administration
California Coast University
Master of Laws - LLM
University of Southampton
Master of Science - MS
California Coast University
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