Tolan is founder of Accretive Health, has served as president and chief executive officer and a director since November 2003.Before Accretive Health,Tolan spent 21 years at Accenture Ltd, a leading global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company.At Accenture,Tolan served in several leadership roles, including group chief executive for the resources operating group that had approximately $2 billion in annual revenue, and as a member of Accenture's executive committee and management committee.She serves on the board of trustees of the University of Chicago, Loyola University and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.