Jennifer Ewbank Joins Ankura as Senior Advisor

Former CIA Deputy Director Expands Firm’s Expertise and Capabilities in Cybersecurity, Digital Strategy and Innovation

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Ewbank as a Senior Advisor. Based out of Washington, DC, Jennifer is a recognized leader in organizational transformation and strategic innovation and possesses unparalleled expertise in driving complex digital initiatives during periods of high risk, ambiguity, and intense external pressure. Jennifer’s deep experience across cybersecurity, financial services, and national security technologies will provide Ankura clients with a unique combination of operational wisdom and strategic insight to help navigate today’s challenging business environments.

Prior to joining Ankura, Jennifer served as Deputy Director for Digital Innovation with the CIA, where she was responsible for accelerating the development and integration of digital and cyber capabilities across the agency. While there, she led an enterprise-wide transformation that required aligning technological innovation with mission outcomes while building workforce confidence. She also has deep advisory experience, having served on the board of directors for multiple cybersecurity, financial services, and national security technology companies. This, combined with her vast geopolitical knowledge gained from years of engaging with governments across five continents, provides her with a unique perspective that aligns with and will complement Ankura’s strategy and vision for 2025 and beyond.

Jennifer has been honored with numerous industry awards, including the GovExec Federal 100 Award for influential technology leadership; consecutive Wash100 Awards for federal contracting excellence; and the FedScoop 50 Award for transformative technology leadership. Her accolades also include prestigious government honors such as the Presidential Rank Award and the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal.

Angela Cinefro, President of Ankura, said: “The entire team at Ankura is thrilled to welcome Jennifer as a strategic advisor. This is an exciting time for the Firm as we continue our journey of growth and innovation in the market, and Jennifer’s impressive background, international perspective, strategic mindset, and transformative leadership will significantly enhance Ankura’s capabilities in helping our clients to navigate today’s challenging business environment.”

Remarking on her new role at Ankura, Jennifer said: “I am truly honored to join Ankura and collaborate with such a dynamic and forward-thinking global team of experts. The challenges businesses face today require agility and innovation and I am excited to bring my experience in digital transformation and strategic innovation to Ankura’s clients, helping them to thrive in complex environments and achieve their strategic goals.”