Paul Ott
Federal Supply Chain & Operations Practice Lead, Accenture Federal Services
Paul Ott and his team are proud of the work they do alongside clients to deliver mission outcomes. This year, they extended into the industrial sector and mission space; applied digital technologies to recruit, train and retain the talent needed in the industrial workforce; and modernized supply chain and maintenance systems to improve outcomes and user experience.
They also used edge technologies to develop and deploy a common operating picture in multiple environments.
“Paul is a dynamic leader who delivers the kind of results that make him a trusted advisor to our clients,” said Keith Runtz, senior managing director and Accenture Federal Services’ defense portfolio lead. “He has pushed our Supply Chain & Operations Practice into new spaces, expanded our ecosystem relationships, and always prioritizes the engagement and development of our people.”
Why Watch
Ott and his team are laser focused on working with clients to extract supply chain value from the digital core. As clients modernize their systems, this includes the use of generative AI and large language models to accelerate business transformation.
Additionally, they believe there is even more potential for smart devices ⏤ which can be securely connected through the industrial Internet of Things ⏤ to capture real-time visibility from the field and synchronize E2E supply chain operations.
“My 11th grade literature teacher would tell our class, ‘No paper is ever finished, but every paper is always due,'” Ott shared. “To me, that quote suggests developing a sense of urgency, putting in your best effort, and overcoming the desire for perfection with the confidence to act.”