
Endava Forms Global Advisory Board to Boost AI Strategy
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Endava (NYSE: DAVA), a business transformation company, announced the formation of its Global Advisory Board. The move supports its AI-native strategy by bringing together top industry experts to guide its global expansion and technological innovation.
The company revealed that this announcement follows 18 months of embedding AI across its operations. During this period, Endava collaborated with clients and partners to drive AI-powered business outcomes.
The new advisory board will support Endava's leadership in identifying growth strategies in technology-related sectors. It will also provide insights on global market opportunities and help clients navigate the evolving digital landscape.
The board is chaired by Alastair Lukies CBE, with Dame Alison Rose as Co-Chair. It includes experienced leaders from various sectors and regions: Lord Christopher Holmes of Richmond MBE, House of Lords
Dr. Orlando Machado, former Chief Data Officer, LEGO Group
Adam Banks, former CIO, Maersk
John W. Thompson, Venture Partner, Lightspeed
Other members include industry experts such as Simon Jones, Stephen C. Daffron, Garry Lyons, Sandi Thompson, Sam Balaji, and David Yates.
Endava CEO John Cotterell said the board's insights will help the company better serve clients in a fast-changing technology environment. He stated that Endava has been leading technology-driven business transformation for over two decades and now plays a key role in helping companies become AI-native.
Chair Alastair Lukies CBE added that this is a pivotal time for technology-led transformation. He noted the board's commitment to guiding Endava and its clients through this evolving frontier.
The announcement reflects Endava's ongoing investment in leadership, innovation, and AI.

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