Let's talk robotics with Rossana Bianchi

Joining me today is Rossana Bianchi. Rossana is a Senior Manager in Accenture’s Applied Intelligence practice where she focuses on helping organisations in their data and AI-led innovation journey. As part of her day-to-day Rossana also leads Accenture’s responsible Artificial Intelligence practice which mission is to assist clients in developing solutions powered by data and AI that achieve not only business outcomes but also contribute to creating a more equitable society and fighting climate change.

In her previous roles at KPMG Australia and EY FSO UK she developed and launched new businesses and service offerings (i.e., data ethics; risk management innovation), worked closely with start-ups in South Africa and Jordan as part of EY’s Leadership Development program (Vantage) and contributed to shaping the firms’ D&I strategy and plan to attract and retain a diverse pool of data and AI talent.

Rossana is passionate about accelerating women’s careers in STEM, helping women navigate the opportunities and challenges associated with climate change and collaborating with the broader eco-system (accelerators, start-ups, non-for-profit) on climate tech and tech for good projects.

Rossana is originally Italian (from Rome) and spent the last 12 years living and working abroad across Europe, the U.K., South Africa and Australia and has shifted her professional journey starting as a compliance and internal audit consultant back in Rome to transitioning to the Robotics and AI practice at EY in London to developing and launching the Data ethics practice for KPMG Australia.

In her spare time, she enjoys being active, exploring the world and sharing the joy of parenthood - as the mum of an 8 months old baby – with her husband Daniel.