Aisling Cronin
Director Technology and Transformation, Deloitte
Aisling Cronin, Director, Technology Strategy and Transformation at Deloitte, reveals how she grew her career in a fascinating and dynamic field that is in constant demand.
What is your team’s role?
Our days are spent helping our clients to deploy technology in their businesses. These conversations begin with an idea of where they want their business to be. It is my job to advise on the right strategies and build a plan to bring these ideas to life. There is no typical client; we work with clients from major government agencies to leading financial services firms and consumer goods, tech and life sciences companies.
Right now, we’re helping organisations navigate AI responsibly while maximising its impact. Current projects include defining a digital transformation strategy for a public sector body, rolling out tech cost optimisation in financial services and designing a tech service desk for a global company.
Is it a growing area in your company?
With emerging technologies like AI evolving at an unprecedented pace, many organisations struggle to keep up — turning to us for guidance. It is an exciting time to work in this space, top technology talent is more valuable than ever, and we’re proactively building teams in high-demand areas to stay ahead of client needs.
My team helps clients to prioritise and decide what’s important and when it will be important. Our clients expect us to advise them on what technology is best suited to their organisation and how it can work for them and deliver their strategy. Our advice is always valued and in demand.
Were you always destined for a tech career?
I’ve always enjoyed maths and studied management science and information systems studies at Trinity. The subjects ranged from engineering, maths and computer science to business management, accounting and economics, providing an excellent foundation for a career in consulting. In 2009, I joined Deloitte’s graduate programme.
I’m pleased to see that diversity
in leadership has improved.
What are your career highlights?
As a consulting graduate at Deloitte, I started in coding and technical client work. The next logical step was to move into project management, which made me realise there’s more to technology than the tech. In 2015, I transferred to Deloitte in London and spent two years in project management and client advisory, enjoying the work, learning a lot and travelling internationally.
Why did you leave for a while?
After 10 years consulting, I thought my career would benefit from industry experience. I wanted to be part of an organisation to understand how it ticks and what happens when the consultants leave. In 2020, I joined a global pharmaceutical company as a Technology Strategy and Workforce Management Lead, gaining valuable insight into a large-scale business. Stepping outside my comfort zone helped me grow. Now, having walked in clients’ shoes, I better understand their priorities.
What brought you back to your current employer?
The people. Deloitte is home to some of the most talented technical minds in professional services, and I knew my industry experience would allow me to add even more value — both to our team and to the clients we support. The chance to collaborate with such expertise daily, while bringing fresh insights from my experience in industry, made the decision to return an easy one.
Have you faced any challenges as a woman in tech?
Early in my career, the lack of female leaders made it hard to envision myself in senior roles. Fortunately, strong support and sponsorship have kept my confidence up. Today, I’m pleased to see that diversity in leadership has improved — Ita Langton leads Technology & Transformation — a testament to our commitment to women in tech leadership.
Why should someone join your team?
You work with diverse organisations and tackle a range of challenges. I enjoy being challenged — using fresh ideas to help clients solve complex problems. Plus, you gain insight into key industry trends, guiding your own career growth.
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