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Shirley. Adams, Vice President, Technical Solutions for Accenture Federal Services (AFS) is a seasoned executive with over twenty years experience delivering on-target action strategies for small and large organizations. She specializes in Strategic Planning, Operational Effectiveness, and Knowledge Management.

Her history with major businesses such as Mazda, Boeing, Airbus, Pratt & Whitney and the Department of Defense have resulted in major team productivity improvements, achievement of multimillion-dollar milestones, and successful new profit-center launches. As a strategist for revenue growth and business management, Ms. Adams has counseled companies to industry leader positions by helping them broaden market share and increase profits. Her passion for getting the job done and her lead my example attitude sets her apart as being a leader of heart and strength.

As an accomplished author, teacher, and speaker; her leadership has been recognized by all segments of the business community and she is the recipient of numerous awards from both industry and government including:

• Crystal Airplane Award – Development of Innovation Solutions in the Commercial Aerospace Industry
• San Diego Business Journal – “Women Who Mean Business” Award
• Strathmore’s Who’s Who – Lifetime Honoree
• AFCEA International Leadership Award

She has an uncanny ability to hone in on the underlying issues and deliver practical and insightful solutions that have immediate impact on cash flow, profitability and success.

Shirley is also involved with various professional organizations and industry associations, including the Air Transport Association (ATA) as a working group member for the development of world-wide commercial specifications, the National Defense and Industrial Association (NDIA); former Chairman of the Board, and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA); immediate Past President, current Executive Committee Vice President of Programs for the San Diego Chapter and 2012 C4ISR Symposium.

Ms. Adams holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing and Business Management from Northwood University and is a resident of San Diego, California.