Ira Entis is the Growth and Strategy Lead for Accenture Federal Services with responsibility for strategic corporate development, including growth-oriented investments and acquisitions. He leads the go-to-market strategy for high growth, differentiated offerings overseeing the AI, digital, cloud, and cyber programs along with emerging technology areas and the alliance ecosystem. He is a member of the Federal Leadership Team and Accenture’s Global Leadership Council.
Ira joined Accenture with the company’s acquisition of Agilex Technologies, which he cofounded in 2007. As Agilex’ Chief Growth Officer, he was responsible for strategic planning, market development and pipeline management. Agilex was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the region’s fastest growing companies for five consecutive years under his leadership. Accenture’s acquisition of the company was also named a Top Deal for 2015 by Washington Technology.
Previously, he served as Vice President for Global Marketing at BearingPoint, and held various leadership roles within Oracle’s federal business, where he began his career. Ira received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.