Emilie Colker

Emilie Colker serves as the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and Global Creative Practice Lead at Avanade, a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture. She joined Avanade in May 2024, bringing with her over six years of experience as a partner at IDEO, a renowned design and consulting firm. Prior to her role at IDEO, Colker held positions at Pearson and GlobalEnglish for more than eight years, where she was the Vice President of Global Marketing and Social Impact before Pearson acquired GlobalEnglish in 2012.24

In her current position at Avanade, Colker is responsible for leading the creative strategy and practice, focusing on helping organizations innovate and adapt through design and technology. Her work emphasizes creating impactful experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive business growth.13