Damon McDougald

Damon McDougald is a senior leader at Accenture, serving as the Global Digital Identity Lead and Managing Director within Accenture Security. He leads the Identity and Access Management (IAM) practice, overseeing a global team of over 3,500 professionals dedicated to delivering IAM solutions across industries. With more than 20 years of experience, McDougald has successfully guided over 100 projects for 50+ global organizations, focusing on modernizing and enhancing security controls to protect their digital infrastructures.124

In his role, McDougald drives strategic planning and innovation in digital identity, helping organizations address challenges such as securing hybrid work environments, managing identity vulnerabilities, and implementing advanced IAM technologies. He is also known for his thought leadership in cybersecurity, particularly in addressing emerging threats like deepfakes and leveraging AI for identity management.23