Leadership Moves
Written by: Aster Bancod, Executive Communications, CDO Magazine
Updated 7:00 AM EDT, September 9, 2026

Dan Garrison, Slalom Chief AI Officer
Slalom, a global business and technology consulting company, has tapped Dan Garrison as Chief AI Officer. In his role, Garrison sets the company’s AI strategy and vision while working with customers and partners to deploy AI responsibly, scale effective solutions, and create lasting enterprise impact.
Garrison brings together Slalom’s capabilities, markets, and technology partnerships teams to help clients move from AI ambition to execution. Prior to Slalom, he spent nearly 30 years at Accenture, holding leadership roles across digital transformation, technology architecture, delivery excellence, quantum computing, and generative AI. Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer for Accenture Song, guiding technology strategy, innovation, acquisition integration, and large-scale transformation across a global business.
Reflecting on his new role in a LinkedIn post, Garrison noted that he is inspired by Slalom’s entrepreneurial energy, technical depth, and commitment to pursuing responsible, human-centered AI. “I’m looking forward to bringing together Slalom’s capabilities, market expertise, and technology partnerships to help customers move forward with greater confidence,” he wrote.