Rachel Barton

Rachel Barton is a Senior Managing Director at Accenture, where she leads the global Private Equity business.  She operates across the deal lifecycle, from diligence to exit, advising Private Equity leaders and C level portfolio company executives.  Working cross sector, Rachel specializes in revenue growth, innovation, operating model, and complex transformation – often involving carve-outs and significant technology separation.

With +20 years’ experience developing strategies at the intersection of business and technology, Rachel is increasingly working with Private Equity firms to develop AI agendas that accelerate diligence, increase multiples and drive fund-level efficiency.

Rachel is motivated by helping companies create positive societal and environmental impact. She sits on the board of Accenture’s Global Giving Foundation, Corporate Citizenship Council and Accenture Strategy’s Global Thought Leadership Council.  Outside Accenture, Rachel is Chair for UnLtd, a charity that supports and funds Social Entrepreneurs. She publishes extensively and has regularly appeared on CNBC, Sky News and the BBC.