Dale Young

Sharing the balanced life with influencers

Dale Young is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in disrupting crowded markets with innovative technology solutions. He has worked with top-notch organizations like Avanade, IBM, Capgemini, and Ernst & Young, leading client engagements, developing global consulting practices, driving strategic sales, and creating high-performance teams. Dale's expertise lies in Enterprise Platforms from Microsoft and SAP, Digital Solutions, Cloud, Mobility, and Analytics, with a focus on Financial Services, Life Sciences, Communications & Media, and Transportation industries. Currently, as Avanade's North American Growth & Strategy Leader, Dale is responsible for orchestrating the company's go-to-market and execution across all Microsoft platforms, supporting strategic deals & clients, and integrating Avanade's capabilities with the Accenture Microsoft Business Group. Along with his professional work, Dale has a passion for the arts and serves as Vice President of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, a non-profit youth leadership organization.

Experience

Sharing the balanced life with influencers at Proverbs for Professionals (July 2020 - Present)

Dean, J. Whitney Bunting College of Business at Georgia College & State University (May 2017 - June 2020)

Education

Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (1987 - 1989); MBA in Management and BA in Management from University of South Florida (1973 - 1974, 1969 - 1972)