Brian R.

** Please Note: I only accept LinkedIn connection requests from people I actually know and have met. ** I have spent my career focused on helping the most senior leaders at large industrial companies (primarily oil and gas) drive greater innovation using digital technologies. I am currently the Innovation Lead for Accenture in the South Market Unit and the Managing Director for Accenture's Houston Innovation Hub which I have led from conception to today. The Hub, which launched in February 2017, now has over 100+ amazing people, conducted 500+ workshops, and is delivering innovative projects in machine learning, video analytics, remote operations, and much more. In addition, I am a very active thought leader with numerous publications, whitepapers, media articles, and over a dozen patents. I work regularly with research institutions, venture firms, start-ups, and large partners and am routinely sought out for innovation and digital presentations or panels. I am actively involved in the Houston Innovation Community and led the strategy for the Greater Houston Partnership and City of Houston on driving more innovation locally - including Houston Exponential, a Fund of Funds, Innovation District, and more which have all been announced. After this I led the strategy for standing up Houston Exponential where I now sit on the board with other Houston leaders. I am also a past Chair of the Notre Dame Electrical Engineering Industry Advisory Board and work often with other research institutions such as MIT, Rice, and Vanderbilt. Awards: National Merit Scholar, Eagle Scout, Houston 40 Under 40 (2018), Top 100 Young Executive Influencers in the US Specialties: Innovation, Strategy, Digital, Energy