Grayson Blair
About Grayson Blair
Grayson Blair is an Associate Partner based in Charlotte, NC, and serves as the US Head of Data Science at Sia Partners. With extensive experience in IT transformation and post-merger integration, he has held leadership roles at several consulting firms and actively volunteers in his community.
Current Role at Sia Partners
Grayson Blair serves as an Associate Partner at Sia Partners, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he leads initiatives in data science and provides strategic insights to clients. His role involves overseeing complex technology programs and post-merger integration projects, leveraging his extensive experience in the consulting industry.
Professional Background
Grayson Blair has a diverse professional background in consulting and technology. Prior to his current role, he worked at Sia Partners as a Managing Director from 2020 to 2022. He has also held significant positions at NTT DATA Consulting, Inc. as Vice President from 2009 to 2017, and at Accenture as Senior Manager from 1998 to 2009. His experience includes providing IT transformation solutions to major financial companies.
Education and Expertise
Grayson Blair earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His academic background complements his expertise in post-merger integration and complex technology programs, which he applies in his consulting roles.
Volunteer Activities
Grayson Blair is actively involved in community service. He volunteers at the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte and engages with the Mountain Retreat Association. Additionally, he participates in community service through Covenant Presbyterian Church, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community.
Previous Employment History
Before his current roles, Grayson Blair held various positions in the consulting field. He was a Partner at Capco from 2017 to 2020 and worked as a Security Operations Analyst at Bankers Trust from 1997 to 1998. He also served as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Rhodes College from 1995 to 1997, showcasing a broad range of experience in both technology and nonprofit sectors.