GHD Digital’s Jacyl Shaw named ‘Microsoft Executive Leader of the Year’

In a short time span, GHD Digital is developing a reputation as an innovative leader in helping organisations maximise opportunities for growth and success through customised technologies and real-life innovation.

Jacyl Shaw, GHD Digital’s Global Director for D-Lab, was the proud recipient of the ‘Microsoft Executive Leader of the Year’ award at the recent National Women in Digital Awards.

“Jacyl is a wonderful example of the leadership that exists within technology industry today, not only for her work at GHD Digital, but also for the contribution she’s making in the broader technology community,” said Shannon Nixon, Microsoft’s Asia Strategic Partner Executive Director.

Jacyl was recognised for her outstanding leadership in driving forward digital innovation in Australia and helping clients and people gain significant benefits. With a human centric approach, Jacyl and her team have continually paved the way for delivering transformational outcomes through technology enabled innovation with GHD Digital Lab (D-Lab).

“Sincerely Limitless - this is how I see opportunities for women in digital to contribute to the larger story unfolding within our documented lives as Citizens 4.0 - amplifying our talent, knowledge and networks whilst harnessing technology and what this digital era affords us,” said Jacyl.

This win further acknowledges GHD Digital as a leader in the innovation space backed by highly skilled talent. Jacyl’s achievement joins that of Saskya Hunter who was named one of Australia’s most innovative engineers and GHD Digital being commended by Consult Australia for demonstrating the value digital disruption can deliver for the construction industry.

“Technology-enabled innovation has now become an important driver of transformation and change in almost all industries. I am delighted that our D-Lab team is gaining national recognition its pioneering efforts. Congratulations to Jacyl Shaw for the outstanding recognition of being named 2019 Microsoft Executive Leader of the Year,” said Kumar Parakala, GHD’s Global Digital Leader.