About the Author

An aeronautical engineer by training, Etienne Deffarges immigrated to the United States thirty-three years ago, and has enjoyed a rewarding professional career as a management consultant, business executive, and entrepreneur. Today he holds a variety of board positions with companies in aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, food, and healthcare. Previously he was part of the founding team, EVP and Vice Chairman at Accretive Health (now R1 RCM); a global managing partner at Accenture; a senior partner with Booz Allen Hamilton; and a general field engineer with Schlumberger. He holds BS and MS degrees from the French Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace (ISAE – Sup’Aero); an MS from the University of California at Berkeley; and an MBA from the Harvard Business School, with high distinction (Baker Scholar). He has lived in seven countries, speaks five languages, and is a private pilot and enthusiastic traveler.

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