Iain Lopata

Iain Lopata

Iain Lopata


Master of Engineering Management

Course: IEMS 417 - Product Development for Engineering Managers

E-mail: i-lopata@northwestern.edu

Iain Lopata has more than 22 years experience in management and information technology consulting.  He was formerly Chief Architect for Accenture, where he had responsibility for the company’s global capabilities in technical architecture.  His experience includes work in automotive companies and suppliers, merchant banks, property and casualty and health insurers, stock exchanges, retailers and both local and national governments. He has worked extensively across Europe, North America and Asia. 

Currently, Iain is President, Fair Opinion Inc., a company providing expert witness and consulting expert services in the field of information technology and computer software related litigation. He is also a counselor at SCORE, a resource partner with the US Small Business Administration providing small business advice for entrepreneurs.

Education:
BSc  Engineering Science University of Exeter, England

Professional Experience:

2007 - Present     President, Fair Opinion

1985 - 2007        Chief Architect, Accenture

Boards and Memberships:
Iain is a member of the Product Development and Management Association.