Ilaria is a Management Consultant at Accenture within the Strategy and Consulting practice, specialising in technology-driven transformation in Banking and Payments.
With over six years of experience across the UK, Italy, and Poland, she has led strategic projects that shape the future of digital payments and financial services. Ilaria started her career at State Street in Poland, gaining experience in fund accounting and financial operations. Seeking new challenges, she transitioned into consulting and joined a management consulting boutique in Italy, one of FT1000 Europe’s fastest-growing companies. There, she quickly advanced from Business Analyst to Senior Associate, leading projects with European banks and payment providers. Her work included launching new digital bank programmes, managing multimillion-euro initiatives, and devising innovative issuing product strategies while supporting C-suite executives in shaping payment strategies. Now at Accenture UKI, Ilaria leads large-scale transformation programmes for Tier 1 banks, focusing on payments innovation, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. She holds an MSc in Management from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a Master’s in International Business and Development from Università degli Studi di Parma. Fluent in Italian, English, and French, Ilaria is passionate about fintech, AI-driven financial services, and digital transformation. Outside of work, she enjoys practising yoga, hiking, and spending time in nature. A sociable and avid traveller, she loves exploring new destinations, immersing herself in diverse cultures, and building meaningful connections along the way.