Visionary technologist, noted author, and former Accenture Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) joins Databook to transform enterprise sales through agentic AI

PALO ALTO, Calif.: Databook, a pioneer and leader in AI-powered account intelligence and workflows for enterprise sales, today announced the appointment of technology futurist and innovator Paul Daugherty to its Board of Directors. Paul, who served as Accenture’s Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, brings decades of experience in designing and delivering transformative technology solutions that reinvent the future of business.

“Paul is one of the most innovative executives in modern technology, and having worked with him for over ten years, I’m thrilled to welcome him to the Databook board,” said Anand Shah, CEO of Databook. “Paul’s deep expertise will be instrumental as Databook continues to work with the most innovative companies globally to revolutionize how strategic relationships are developed through the use of advanced AI and agentic workflows.”

Databook fuels enterprise GTM teams with new agentic workflows that analyze a company’s business health, strategic priorities and competitive position in order to create data-driven narratives and materials that engage executive buyers. The company works with the largest B2B brands in the world including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Databricks, and was just named a Cool Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in AI-Led Sales Research.

“The future of industry solutions lies in AI agents that redefine workflow and unlock new potential,” said Daugherty. “Databook is an early mover in this wave, and its innovative AI technology and deep domain expertise help companies reinvent Enterprise Sales and Marketing, driving a next level of performance for sales professionals. The company has created a platform that is already used by some of the largest GTM teams in the world and is continually innovating ahead of the competition. I've been a supporter from the start, and am now excited to join the Board of Directors as Anand and his team unlock the potential of AI to drive tangible business outcomes for elite GTM organizations.”

About Paul Daugherty

Paul’s distinguished career includes nearly four decades in technology leadership roles at Accenture, including serving as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) and Group Chief Executive and Technology Officer for Accenture Technology. As Accenture’s most senior technology executive, he oversaw Accenture’s R&D efforts, its tech-related ventures, and its role in the broader tech ecosystem. While building a culture of constant innovation, Paul launched Accenture’s first cloud, SaaS, big data, and open-source businesses. He also launched pioneering AI and blockchain initiatives, and developed and scaled extended reality and quantum computing businesses.

Paul is also a noted futurist and author whose writing appears in The Financial Times, the Economist, the Harvard Business Review, and other distinguished publications. He co-authored groundbreaking books Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI and Radically Human: How New Technology is Transforming Business and Shaping Our Future, underscores his commitment to leveraging AI to enhance business outcomes.

In addition to his roles at Accenture, Paul also served as chairman of the board for Avanade, a leading provider of Microsoft technology services. Paul is also a passionate advocate for gender equality in technology; for over seven years, he was a member of the board of directors of Girls Who Code, an organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology.

About Databook

Databook is a pioneer and leader in agentic workflows for enterprise go-to-market teams. The company’s award-winning platform integrates licensed datasets, patented algorithms, and deep domain expertise to help top sales teams align solutions with buyer pain points and close larger deals at scale. Elite sales teams such as Salesforce, Microsoft and Databricks use Databook to achieve superior results like 2.5x larger deals and 1.5x faster deal cycles. Learn more at databook.com.

Fonte: Business Wire