Resources Connection (NASDAQ: RGP) appointed Jessica Block as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, according to a company statement. Block will oversee the development of RGP's internal AI capabilities and expand AI solutions for clients.

The role positions AI at the center of RGP's operations, focusing on helping employees understand changes in their work and client businesses. Block will implement AI for RGP and its clients while protecting confidential information and ensuring responsible use.

Block brings 20 years of experience in consulting, legal services, technology, and business transformation. She spent more than a decade at FTI Consulting in senior roles serving corporate and law firm clients on technology-driven matters using predictive analytics and automation tools.

She later joined Ankura's executive leadership team during the company's growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. Most recently, Block served on Factor's executive leadership team, leading the firm's AI transformation and advising Fortune 500 legal departments on AI applications.

"This is an important moment for RGP to advance our AI capabilities across the firm in a way that strengthens both how we operate and how we serve clients," said Roger Carlile, CEO of RGP. "Jessica brings the leadership, execution ability, and practical perspective to help us do that."

RGP is a global professional services firm that provides consulting and professional staffing services.