Deloitte has hired retired Maj. Gen. Kim Crider to lead artificial intelligence innovation for national security efforts in the government and public services practice.
“Kim is a proven leader with exceptional vision and remarkable experience in data analytics, AI and systems engineering,” said Heather Reilly, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP and the defense, security and justice portfolio leader for Deloitte’s GPS practice.
Crider brings with her a 35-year military career. She served as the chief innovation and technology officer for the U.S. Space Force and the chief data officer for the U.S. Air Force. During her time in the private sector, she built two specialty consulting firms.
“The invaluable knowledge and capabilities Kim brings to Deloitte will help our government clients accelerate their digital transformations and achieve their goals,” Reilly said.
In her new role, Crider will also promote Deloitte’s Women in AI initiatives and serve as a fellow on Deloitte’s AI Institute for Government.
“Kim’s impressive knowledge of AI and data analytics will help our clients develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies to satisfy important priorities,” said Ed Van Buren, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP and the executive director of Deloitte’s AI Institute for Government.
“I am excited to welcome Kim to Deloitte and look forward to working with her as we advise government agencies on how to effectively adopt AI-powered solutions to maintain a competitive advantage against increasingly sophisticated adversaries,” Van Buren added.
Crider also serves as a board director for the National Cybersecurity Center, and sits on the board at Arqit Inc.
