Jess is both an accomplished design historian and an experienced innovation designer, with a career that has spanned continents and sectors. Her fierce belief in the vital role of the human sciences and creativity within technology has led her to where she is today – Managing Director of the Human Sciences Studio at The Dock, Accenture's flagship global R&D and innovation centre. There, she leads a team of interdisciplinary researchers and creative specialists, exploring the meeting point of people, society and technology. Jess is also a board member of the Irish Museum of Modern Art.