Rockville, Md. – Debra Cammer Hines has joined Abt Global as Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) overseeing the development and deployment of company capabilities for client impact in areas such as Research, Digital, Technical Assistance, and Equity.
Cammer Hines brings nearly three decades of executive experience to her new role. She held leadership positions at IBM and major consulting firms such as EY and PwC. Early in her career, she also worked in the U.S. federal government at the Office of Management and Budget. Her breadth of work has ranged from global technology services, finance, and housing to cybersecurity transformations, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessments.
An award-winning executive, Cammer Hines most recently established and executed the go-to-market strategy for EY’s State & Local Government business and partnered with capability leaders to bring innovative solutions to market. Before that, at IBM, she oversaw IBM’s 2000-person public sector consulting organization.
"Debra is a proven leader who has developed and grown differentiated capabilities and driven program impact across many clients and sectors. She is especially passionate about developing the next generation of leaders," said Abt President and CEO Kathleen Flanagan. "I look forward to partnering with Debra to take Abt Global to the next level of mission impact.”
Cammer Hines holds an Executive Certificate from the London Business School. She also has a Master’s in Public Management from the University of Maryland with a concentration in public finance, specifically housing policy and finance.
About Abt Global
Abt Global is a global consulting and research firm that combines data and bold thinking to improve the quality of people's lives. We partner with clients and communities to advance equity and innovation—from creating scalable digital solutions and combatting infectious disease, to mitigating climate change and evaluating programs for measurable social impact. https://www.abtglobal.com
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