David Andersen

David Andersen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in advisory services and consulting, currently serving as the Canada Region Advisory Executive and the Advisory Veterans Recruiting Program Lead at Avanade since September 2018. In this role, Andersen has focused on recruiting military veterans and leveraging analytics and AI to empower organizations in their digital transformation journeys. As the Founding Principal of Q Global Strategies, a firm dedicated to assisting veterans in transitioning to civilian careers, Andersen also held various leadership positions at Cognizant and the US Marine Corps, where responsibilities included formulating corporate strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. Education includes an MBA from Georgetown University and Esade, alongside ongoing studies at MIT Sloan School of Management, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the United States Naval Academy.