CloudAvanti Taps Accenture Veteran to Spearhead North American Growth

TORONTO, ON – January 19, 2026 – In a strategic move signaling aggressive expansion plans, boutique consulting firm CloudAvanti announced today it has appointed former Accenture sales leader Brad Dever as its new Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director. The appointment, effective immediately, positions a seasoned executive from a global system integrator at the helm of the firm's commercial strategy, underscoring its ambition to capture a larger share of the booming North American Oracle Cloud market.

Dever will be responsible for leading CloudAvanti's go-to-market strategy, client growth, market expansion, and strategic alliances. The move is seen by industry watchers as a significant power play for the firm, which launched in May 2025 with a mission to serve the mid-market with enterprise-level expertise.

A Strategic Play for Scale

Brad Dever is not a typical hire for a boutique firm. He arrives at CloudAvanti directly from a role leading Sales for Accenture's Oracle Business Group in Canada, where he managed complex, multi-pillar transformation programs for large enterprises. His experience is rooted in the high-stakes world of global system integrators (GSIs), navigating intricate projects spanning Oracle's full suite of cloud applications, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Before his tenure at Accenture, Dever was a key member of the leadership team at Cloudworks, a successful Oracle-focused firm that was ultimately acquired by Accenture in July 2021. This unique background, combining experience from both a large-scale integrator and a nimble, high-growth boutique, makes him uniquely suited to execute CloudAvanti’s vision.

"Brad is intensely client-focused with a rare ability to create a very collaborative, high-trust experience when engaging with executive teams," said Josh Mills, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CloudAvanti, in the official announcement. "He understands that sustainable growth is built on credibility, quality delivery and long-term partnerships. That mindset is core to who we are as a firm and it is why Brad is such an important addition to our CloudAvanti leadership team."

Dever's mandate is clear: build a scalable commercial model that can support rapid growth across North America without sacrificing the firm's core commitment to client success and high-quality delivery. His appointment is a direct investment in leadership capable of translating big-firm experience into a boutique context.

The 'Boutique with Bite' Niche

CloudAvanti has carved out a distinct identity in a crowded marketplace by promising clients the best of both worlds: "Global System Integrator-level Oracle Cloud capabilities" delivered with a "boutique sensibility." This model aims to bridge a critical gap, particularly for mid-market organizations that require sophisticated, enterprise-grade solutions but are often underserved by larger consulting giants or find their one-size-fits-all approaches ill-fitting.

In practice, this means offering a comprehensive suite of services—from strategic assessments to full-cycle implementations and managed support—led by senior consultants with deep, pragmatic expertise. The firm emphasizes a human-centered, flexible approach over rigid, templated methodologies. This positioning appears to be gaining traction, and Dever's decision to join validates the model's appeal.

"What drew me to CloudAvanti was the firm's clear momentum, along with the deep trust it has built with its clients," Dever stated. He highlighted the firm's ability to "deliver at a consistently high standard" while blending enterprise-level capabilities with the value and trust of a smaller, more focused partner. "I am inspired by this remarkable team and delighted to help shape the journey ahead."

By targeting the mid-market with senior-led, tailored engagements, CloudAvanti is betting that clients want more than just technical implementation; they want a pragmatic partner deeply invested in their outcomes. Dever's role will be to amplify this message and build the commercial engine to deliver it at scale.

Riding the Oracle Cloud and AI Wave

Dever joins CloudAvanti at a pivotal moment for the Oracle ecosystem. The demand for Oracle Cloud services is surging, driven by a broad enterprise push for digital transformation and modernization. Oracle's own financial reports paint a clear picture of this acceleration. In its most recent fiscal year, the company saw total cloud revenue grow by 24%, with projections to exceed 40% growth in the coming year. This boom is fueled by a powerful undercurrent: the integration of artificial intelligence.

Oracle is aggressively embedding AI, generative AI, and machine learning capabilities directly into its core Fusion Cloud Applications. This isn't an add-on; it's a fundamental re-architecture designed to automate routine tasks, provide predictive insights, and enhance decision-making across finance, HR, and supply chain operations. The company has even introduced an AI Agent Studio, allowing enterprises to create autonomous agents that can execute complex, multi-step business processes with minimal human intervention.

This rapid technological evolution creates a massive opportunity and a significant challenge for customers. While the potential benefits of AI are enormous—from automated invoice processing to intelligent workforce planning—harnessing them requires deep expertise. This is precisely where consulting partners like CloudAvanti become critical.

The firm has already integrated "intelligent automation and agentic AI capabilities" into its service offerings, positioning itself as a guide for clients looking to move beyond basic cloud adoption and into the next phase of AI-driven efficiency. By helping mid-market organizations understand and implement these advanced tools, CloudAvanti reinforces its claim of providing GSI-level capabilities. Dever's leadership will be crucial in packaging and selling these advanced services, translating the often-abstract promise of AI into tangible business value for clients across North America.