Karalee Close

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DISC Type : SD

Global Lead Talent & Organization at Accenture

Canada

Overview

Karalee Close is the Global Lead for Accenture’s Talent & Organization practice and a member of the Global Management Committee. With a background from Boston Consulting Group and an MBA from the University of Toronto, she specializes in large-scale digital, AI, and technology transformations that integrate people and new ways of working.

She is a passionate advocate for women in technology and leadership, diversity, and creating new, more human ways of working. Karalee has lived and worked in Toronto, Calgary, Paris, and London, and is a renowned author and TED speaker who enjoys exchanging ideas across various sectors and disciplines.

She has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in IT Services.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Human-Centric AI
Believes technology should amplify human potential. She speaks about co-learning models where humans and AI improve each other, focusing on enhancing human interaction rather than replacement.
Workforce Transformation
Her core role at Accenture involves helping clients reinvent work, upskill their people for technological shifts, and design organizations that can adapt to constant change.
Women in Leadership
Publicly described as a passionate supporter of women in technology and leadership roles. She actively supports DE&I initiatives and new, more inclusive ways of working.

Media Appearances

Accenture's Karalee Close on Change Management, Responsible AI, and Harnessing Technology for Human Potential. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Accenture’s Karalee Close on Change Management. Featured in Culture Partners

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Accenture’s Karalee Close on Change Management, Responsible AI, and Harnessing Technology for Human Potential - Dr. Jessica Kriegel. Featured in Jessica Kriegel Blog

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Work History

4-2024
Global Lead Talent & Organization at Accenture
9-2023 - 4-2024
Managing Director & Senior Partner, Vice Chair Tech & Digital at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
9-2022 - 9-2023
Travel at Career Break
5-2020 - 7-2022
Managing Director & Senior Partner and Global Leader, Technology Advantage at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
10-2018 - 7-2022
Partner & Managing Director and Global Leader, Technology Advantage at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Education

1998 - 2000
MBA from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
4-1994
BSc from University of Victoria
1991 - 1994
BSc from University of Victoria
BSc from University of Victoria

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Exp : 25 Location : Canada Job Level : Senior Designation : Global Lead Talent & Organization at Accenture

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Insights For Selling To Karalee

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karalee is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karalee

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karalee move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Karalee take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Karalee

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