Sophie Delannoie

Sophie Delannoie (°1991) is a Team Lead in Technology at Accenture, with 9 years of experience in the IT industry. Early in her career, she was exposed to a male-dominated environment, but a change of companies opened her eyes to the possibilities for women in tech. This experience ignited her passion for creating a more inclusive environment in the IT sector.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully implemented a series of career development initiatives within her practice, Technology Resources (31 people).
• Organized inspiring sessions with management to share their career journeys, providing younger colleagues a chance to see themselves in leadership roles.
• Led a ‘Pitch’ initiative where analysts and consultants presented their personal brand and aspirations.
• Participated in the Young Potential Boostcamp, a mentoring program for women in IT, and organized additional meetups among mentees.
• As the HESQ (Health, Environment, Safety & Quality) Stream Lead for an SAP S/4HANA transformation journey, she fosters an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected.

Inclusion Initiatives:

• Sophie is committed to empowering individuals from all backgrounds and genders to reach their goals in technology.
• She actively fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring everyone feels safe and valued.
• She promotes cultural competence within Accenture and for their clients, particularly focusing on bridging cultural gaps between teams in Belgium and India.
• She aims to collaborate with a team to help more people discover their unique strengths and achieve their career goals in technology.

Ambitions:

• Sophie envisions hosting roundtables to address habits that hold employees back (women & other groups) so that new opportunities can be seized and diversity is increased at all levels.
• She intends to further develop cultural competence within Accenture and for their clients.

Why she can win:

• Sophie’s dedication to creating an inclusive and empowering environment for all is evident in her accomplishments and ongoing initiatives.
• Her leadership and commitment to fostering meaningful connections and promoting diversity make her a strong candidate for the Inclusive Tech Champion of the Year award.