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November 26, 2007
This Week’s Boston’s
Future Leader
Maura Rudolph
Title: Market Development Director
Company:
Accenture
Education:
B.S. in Finance – Fairfield University, M.B.A.
Loyola University
Maura started her career in
business at age 9 delivering The Hartford
Courant, eventually working her way up to “Paper
Carrier of the Year”. After college, she worked
at two companies in treasury management while
obtaining her M.B.A. Maura joined Accenture in
1995 and is currently responsible for market
development, strategically positioning Accenture
in the New England business community, and
helping to improve engagement of the 750
employees in Boston. A frequent speaker on the
power of networking in business, Maura is
married with two children, lives in Walpole, and
serves on the Walpole Public Library Board of
Trustees.
PG: What is the
coolest part of your job?
MR: Helping people. I
am the “point person” for Accenture’s Boston
office. I connect employees and clients to help
them productively solve issues, expand their
networks, and work more effectively. This in
turn generates business for Accenture and
improves the morale and efficiency of our
employees.
PG: If you were
recruiting someone to work for you, what would
be your number one selling point about
Accenture?
MR: There is constant
change. Everyday is different. Helping our
clients become high performing businesses,
governments, and educational institutions is a
powerful motivator to come to work everyday with
your best game on. And the people you work with
are top notch.
PG: What is your
favorite thing about working in Boston?
MR: We recently moved
our office from Wellesley into Boston. Being in
the heart of the Boston business community is
exhilarating. It is hard not to love Boston
right now especially with the phenomenal sports
teams.
PG: If you could have
any job in Boston, other than your own, what
would it be and why?
MR: I have always
wanted to be a photographer for National
Geographic – so taking that to a local level and
traveling around Boston and New England visiting
and photographing interesting people and places.
PG: Where do you see
yourself in 10 years?
MR: Giving back to the
community in some manner – perhaps director of a
non-profit organization and a high school
women’s lacrosse coach. Also teaching my kids
that our many blessings should not be taken for
granted
PG: Favorite place to
relax after a long day or week?
MR: Anywhere with my
family – golfing, watching an IMAX at the Museum
of Science, and reading books with my kids
PG: What’s the best
piece of career advice you have ever received?
MR: Learn from
everyone around you – how you want to be and how
you do not want to be, and treat everyone with
respect, regardless of their role or level.
PG: Best place for an
after work drink?
MR: My kitchen table
with a cold glass of chocolate milk
PG: Who do you admire
in the business world?
MR: Accenture’s CEO,
Bill Green. His ability to connect with
employees at all levels and motivate them in an
organization of 170,000 people is amazing. He
truly understands and values working smartly to
get the job done right.
PG: How can young
professionals expand their networks and increase
their impact in Boston?
MR: Seek out events
related to your business or interests: Greater
Boston Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts
Conference for Women, etc. Don’t be afraid to
reach out to individuals and ask to follow up
with them. If you need help, get to know the
staff of the organization running the event and
ask them to facilitate introductions to key
players in your area. Generally people are
willing to help if you just ask.
PG: What reading
material is on your nightstand?
MR: Family Fun
magazine, Working Mother magazine,
Golf For Women, the Harvard Business
Review. The last book I read was The
Talent Powered Organization by Peter Cheese,
Robert Thomas, and Elizabeth Craig.
PG: Tell us something
we should know about you.
MR: Prior to moving
back to New England, I was one of three
nationally certified referees for women’s
lacrosse in the Midwest. The best part was
helping high school girls become involved in the
game.
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For more information on the
Boston’s Future Leaders Program, please contact
Jody Kieval,
director of member services.
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