Accenture plc Org chart
This Accenture plc org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as Julie Sweet (Chair & CEO) , Ryoji Sekido (Co-CEO of Asia Pacific & CEO of Asia Oceania) , and Atsushi Egawa (Market Unit Lead, Japan & Co-CEO APAC) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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Accenture plc Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary
Julie Sweet
Chair & CEO
Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Accenture. Passionate about family, business and equality.
Ryoji Sekido
Co-CEO of Asia Pacific & CEO of Asia Oceania
Ryoji Sekido is Co-CEO of Asia Pacific & CEO of Asia Oceania at Accenture plc.
Atsushi Egawa
Market Unit Lead, Japan & Co-CEO APAC
Atsushi Egawa is Market Unit Lead, Japan & Co-CEO APAC at Accenture plc.
Mauro Macchi
CEO, EMEA
Mauro Macchi is Accenture's market unit lead for ICEG (Italy, Central Europe and Greece) and the country managing director of Accenture in Italy. He is also a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee. Mauro was previously the Strategy & Consulting Lead for Europe. He oversaw all aspects of Strategy & Consulting, working with C-suite executives and boards of Europe's leading organizations to help them accelerate their digital transformation to enhance competitiveness, grow profitability and deliver sustainable value. Before assuming that role, he was the Financial Services Europe Lead where he was responsible for setting the group's overall vision and strategy, for sales and revenue growth, and for guiding the development of client relationships. He also led the Financial Services in Italy, Central Europe and Greece client service group, overseeing Accenture's work with banks, insurers and capital markets firms in the region. He has helped some of Europe's largest banks execute major transformation programs spanning mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, and sales and distribution. Since joining Accenture in 1990, Mauro has held a variety of roles. He was the global Banking industry lead for Accenture Strategy and from 2012 to 2015, he served as Accenture Strategy lead for Europe, Africa and Latin America, helping clients across all industries improve their competitive advantage in markets being transformed by digital technologies. He was previously Management Consulting lead for Italy, Greece and Emerging Markets, and Management Consulting lead for Financial Services in Europe, Africa and Latin America. He has been a board member of the Accenture Foundation in Italy for more than 10 years, contributing to the development of programs that accelerate digital transformation in the non-profit sector. He is a passionate advocate for inclusion, diversity and mentoring initiatives. Mauro has a degree in economics and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California Irvine Graduate School of Management. He is based in Milan.
Marco Ziegler
Lead, Office of the Chair & CEO
Marco Ziegler is Lead, Office of the Chair & CEO at Accenture plc.
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Capgemini
Manish Sharma is Accenture’s chief operating officer, with responsibility for leading the company’s global business operations, executing its business strategy, protecting its people and infrastructure, and ensuring operational excellence, including Accenture’s ongoing digital transformation. He is a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee. Before assuming his current position in 2022, Manish served as group chief executive — Operations, overseeing a comprehensive intelligent operations portfolio. He also led the development of Accenture’s SynOps platform, which orchestrates the optimal combination of human + machine talent, driven by AI, data and insights, to create an evolved, intelligent operating model to deliver targeted business outcomes. A strong advocate for inclusion and diversity, Manish has played a key role in fostering gender equality in Operations. He founded the Accenture Rural program, through which Accenture partners with small business process services firms in rural areas in India. He and his wife also have established a trust that focuses on children's education in India.
Teodoro Lio
CEO - Accenture Italy And Market Unit Lead - Italy, Central Europe And Greece
Teodoro Lio is CEO - Accenture Italy And Market Unit Lead - Italy, Central Europe And Greece at Accenture plc.
David Droga
CEO, Accenture Song
A highly regarded ad executive, Mr. Droga was most recently creative chairman of Droga5, an award-winning ad agency that Accenture acquired in 2019. Droga5, founded by Mr. Droga in 2006, has won accolades for advertising it created for brands such as Under Armour Inc., and the New York Times Co. Droga5’s revenue grew 17% in 2020, despite the pandemic. The agency currently works on behalf of companies such as Allstate Corp. , Petco Health and Wellness Co. , Lululemon Athletica Inc., and Kimberly-Clark Corp.
James Etheredge
CEO, North America
As Accenture’s chief executive officer of North America, Jimmy Etheredge leads Accenture’s business in the United States—the company’s largest market—and Canada. His responsibilities include driving sales, revenue and profit by bringing clients innovative services from Accenture’s strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations practices. He is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee and leads the North America Leadership Team. Jimmy joined Accenture in 1985 and became a partner in 1997. Prior to assuming his current role in 2019, he was senior managing director of Accenture’s U.S. Southeast region. He oversaw Accenture’s business across 10 states, including major markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte and Washington, D.C. In that role, Jimmy brought innovation to clients, attracted top talent and strengthened the company’s impact in communities. He also extended Accenture’s innovation hub network by creating an innovation incubator at the Georgia Institute of Technology and expanding Accenture’s metro D.C. hub. Early in his career, Jimmy led Accenture’s North American products operating unit, serving the retail, consumer goods, travel, manufacturing and life sciences industries. Jimmy is passionate about paving paths for people. He is a champion of improving equality, a proactive supporter of mental well-being programs and an advocate for bridging gaps for vulnerable communities. Jimmy helped bring Accenture’s national professional apprenticeship program to its Atlanta and D.C. innovation hubs, giving members of underrepresented groups new skills so they can adapt and thrive in the digital economy. In 2020, Jimmy earned a spot on the “Power Players of Consulting” list published by Business Insider and he ranked 28th in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Power 100,” a list of the most influential Atlantans. In 2018, he was named one of Atlanta’s most admired CEOs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He enjoys helping nonprofit organizations and is on the boards of the Global Apprenticeship Network (a Switzerland-based coalition dedicated to work-readiness programs), the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Police Foundation. He is also on the Board of Councilors for the Carter Center and on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America. Jimmy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech. He lives in Atlanta, where he remains active with his alma mater, serving as a trustee and on the Alexander Thorpe board of directors. He was also inducted into Georgia Tech’s The Hill Society.
Navneet Singh
Associate Director
Navneet Singh possesses extensive experience in sales, business development, and consulting, with a focus on transformation services in the hi-tech and manufacturing sectors. At Accenture, Navneet holds the position of Sales & Business Development Lead and previously served as Sales and Operations Account Leader. At GENPACT, Navneet advanced to the role of Assistant Vice President Consulting for Hi-Tech and Manufacturing Transformation Services, alongside experience as a Sr. Manager and Manager in Transformation Services. Prior experience includes a role as Lead F&A at IBM and a position as Relationship Manager at Hemkunt Roadways.
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Venzel Hammershaimb
Growth & Strategy Director
Venzel Hammershaimb serves as the Growth & Strategy Director at Accenture, where expertise in strategic planning and business development is applied to drive organizational growth. Prior to this role, Venzel Hammershaimb worked in business development at Kaplan Test Prep, focusing on expanding the company’s market reach and enhancing its offerings.
John Walsh
COO
Walsh was previously senior managing director of Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) in North America, as well as office managing director for Accenture in Northern California. Previously, he was responsible for the company’s CMT business on the West Coast, where he led some of Accenture’s largest client relationships. He also has strong international experience, including helping telecommunications clients in South America scale and modernize their customer care systems, working with clients across Continental Europe to build shared services operating structures, and expanding Accenture’s client portfolio in Canada. In his new role, Walsh will lead the Communications, Media & Technology operating group, which had revenues of $8.8 billion in fiscal 2019 and serves clients in the communications, media, high tech and software & platforms industries.
Karthik Narain
CTO
Karthik is a senior managing director leading Technology services for Accenture in North America, which helps G2000 brands leverage the power of technology to transform their business. Over his 20-year career, he has led many innovative technology programs for clients across a variety of industry sectors, including Financial Services, High Tech and Software and Platforms. In his current role leading Technology in North America, Karthik is responsible for driving business growth; overseeing go-to-market plans with ecosystem partners; identifying and integrating strategic acquisitions; continuously developing a workforce of 24,000 in the NA market and rapidly expanding technology practice areas such as future systems, data, cloud, business agility, platforms and modern engineering. As a result of Accenture’s innovative approach and success across many technology practice areas, Everest Group has ranked Accenture the #1 IT Services Provider of the year for three consecutive years. Karthik also previously led Technology services for Accenture’s Communications, Media and High-Tech industry segments. Earlier in his career, Karthik led industry practices and large, complex technology engagements at HCL and Infosys. Karthik is based in Silicon Valley.
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Snjezana Maric
Director - Retail Strategy
Snjezana Maric is a seasoned professional with expertise in retail strategy and consultancy. As a Director at Accenture, Snjezana Maric leads initiatives focused on retail strategy, leveraging extensive experience to drive impactful solutions. Previously, Snjezana Maric served as a Consultant at Business Sweden, contributing valuable insights and support to a range of business projects.
Tara Burns
Director Global Communications Consumer Industries | Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel
Tara Burns is a seasoned communications leader currently serving as the Director of Global Communications for Accenture's Consumer Industries practice, where responsibilities include promoting and protecting the brand, engaging stakeholders, and positioning the company in tech-driven innovation. With a progressive career at Accenture since 2017, Tara has held roles from Global Communications Director to Global Communications Manager, leading comprehensive strategies and global campaigns for renowned brands. Prior experience includes Divisional Director at Man Bites Dog, overseeing major clients in technology and professional services, as well as Associate Director at Spink, where Tara drove marketing initiatives for global health brands. Early in the career, roles at Midnight Communications and Global ensured a strong foundation in strategic communications and marketing. Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Winchester.
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Jason Dess
Lead, CFO & Enterprise Value
Jason Dess leads Accenture’s global CFO and Enterprise Value services, helping chief financial officers re-define their vision for the future, leveraging emerging digital platforms to generate insight and efficiencies across finance processes. He is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. With more than 25 years of experience, Jason has led numerous large-scale finance transformations for C-suite executives across North America, Europe and Australia in industries ranging from financial services and energy to retail, hospitality and consumer goods. Jason has lived in Australia and Canada and worked internationally throughout his career. A Chartered Accountant, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Accounting from the University of Technology Sydney.
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Katie Stewart
Market Development Director - Accenture Google Business Group (agbg)
Katie Stewart is a seasoned marketing and business development professional with extensive experience in cloud technology and advertising. Currently serving as Market Development Director at Accenture Google Business Group, Katie plays a pivotal role in supporting clients' digital transformations through Google products. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Nextira, focusing on alliance partnerships with major cloud providers and engineering innovative solutions in emerging technologies. Katie's background also includes significant positions at Adtaxi and Kelly Scott Madison, where contributions involved developing high-impact advertising strategies and managing substantial client budgets. Katie holds an MBA from Roosevelt University and a BA in Sociology and Advertising from Southern Illinois University.
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NSA Media
Six Nines
Stevens & Tate Marketing
Jean-Marc Ollagnier
Chairman, EMEA
Jean-Marc Ollagnier is the chief executive officer of Accenture in Europe, with management oversight of all industries and services in Europe, which accounted for $14.4 billion of Accenture’s revenues in fiscal year 2020. He is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to being named to his current position in March 2020, Jean-Marc was group chief executive of Accenture’s Resources group since 2011 serving the energy, utilities, chemicals, forestry products, metals and mining industries. Between 2006 and 2011, Jean-Marc served as managing director for Accenture’s Resources group in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. And prior to this role he was country managing director of Accenture in France and the Benelux countries.
Sudhir Nair
Associate Director (sales) - CMT ( Media & Entertainment)
Sudhir Nair is an experienced professional in the technology and media sectors, currently serving as Associate Director (Sales) for the Media and Entertainment division at Accenture since December 2021, where responsibilities include leading technology portfolio sales for media clients. Prior to this role, Sudhir held the position of Associate Vice President at HCL Technologies, managing sales and new business development in Europe for Media, Broadcast, Publishing, Higher Education, and Entertainment, with a key focus on large ITO deals and digital transformation. Sudhir also served as Sales Director at HCL, and spent over a decade at Wipro Limited as Global Client Partner, focusing on digital and print solutions for SMB markets. Sudhir's earlier experience includes managerial roles at Apar Infotech and ITW, beginning a career in sales and client management. Sudhir holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology.
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Wipro
Sandrea Mack Behrens
Business Agility Associate Director
Sandrea Mack Behrens is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in software engineering and business agility. Currently serving as an Associate Director at Accenture since February 2006, Sandrea has held several key positions including Software Engineer Senior Manager and Sr. Systems Analyst. Additionally, Sandrea contributes to the community as a Board Member at The Adoption Center - Philadelphia and as a Member of the Board of Directors for Tech Impact. Prior roles include Programmer Analyst at Transcontinental Direct and Dow Jones, and QA Analyst at Princeton Softech. Sandrea's career reflects a strong foundation in technology and leadership across multiple organizations.
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Princeton Softech
James Crowley
Chair, Global Products Industry Practices
James is Accenture’s global Products industry practices chair, with a focus on seven industries: consumer goods & services, retail, industrial, life science, aerospace & defense, travel & hospitality, and automotive. He is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to this role, James led the Industry Networks for North America. He was responsible for 19 Industries, across all Services and Market Units. Before that, he served as the Products group lead in the Northeast Market Unit, responsible for all of Accenture's business at life sciences, consumer, retail, travel, industrial and mobility clients. With more than 26 years of experience, James has worked internationally serving clients in North America, Europe and Growth Markets. James graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Concentrations in Finance and Strategic Management.
Hady Antony
Business Architecture Associate Director
Hady Antony is a seasoned professional in business architecture and solution design, currently serving as the Business Architecture Associate Director at Accenture since July 2023. Prior to this role, Hady spent nearly 15 years at Inspirage LLC as the Associate VP of Solution Architecture, specializing in Oracle Demantra Demand Management implementations for electrical component manufacturers. Hady's extensive experience also includes key positions at Oracle, E2open, i2 Technologies, and Tefen USA, where contributions ranged from automating supply chain processes to optimizing logistics and procurement operations. Hady holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, both from Purdue University.
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Takaaki Haraguchi
Client Account Lead – Growth Markets
Takaaki Haraguchi is Accenture’s client account lead for Accenture’s Growth Markets, which include Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. In this role, he is responsible for building and growing relationships with the world’s leading companies operating in these markets to drive client value and co-innovation. A 27-year veteran of Accenture, he is also a member of the company’s Global Management Committee. Prior to this role, Takaaki served as Accenture’s Products client group lead for Japan, responsible for strategy, sales, delivery and partnerships for clients in industries such as automotive, consumer goods & services, hospitality & travel, industrial equipment, infrastructure & transportation, life sciences and retail. He also serves as the global client account leader for a large Japanese multinational cosmetics company. Previously, Takaaki has led Accenture’s Asia Pacific retail practice, helping significantly expand the company’s largest client relationships in the region. He is an active volunteer in his community, and supports Heartship Myanmar Japan, a nonprofit organization that provides food, housing and education for the people of Myanmar. Takaaki earned a commercial science degree from the University of Keio.
Angie Park
Chief Financial Officer
Angie Park is Chief Financial Officer at Accenture plc.
Angela Beatty
Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer
Angela Beatty serves as the Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer at Accenture, a role held since June 2015, where responsibilities include unlocking the potential of over 750,000 employees globally. Prior positions at Towers Watson from January 2000 to May 2015 included Senior Managing Director of Talent, Rewards and Experience, alongside several roles focused on global total rewards. Experience also includes work at EDS as an HR Manager from October 1996 to November 1999. Angela Beatty holds a doctoral degree in Behavioral Economics from Georgetown University, complemented by an Apprenticeship in Teaching from the same institution, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Mercer University, with additional education at St. Peter's College, University of Oxford.
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Towers Watson
Rajendra Prasad
Chief Information And Asset Engineering Officer
Rajendra Prasad has over 29 years of experience in the technology and consulting sectors, currently serving as the Chief Information and Asset Engineering Officer and Global Automation Lead for Technology at Accenture since May 2005. Rajendra has held various leadership roles in automation, artificial intelligence, and process excellence, demonstrating a strong focus on business storytelling, quality consulting, and delivery management. Prior to joining Accenture, Rajendra worked at Tata Consultancy Services from September 1994 to April 2005, where responsibilities included delivery management and CMMI services. Rajendra holds a Certification in Machine Learning from Stanford University and advanced degrees in Design Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Warangal and Sri Venkateswara University, respectively.
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TCS
Steve Ferneyhough
Chief Strategic Accounts & Global Sales Officer
Steve Ferneyhough is Chief Strategic Accounts & Global Sales Officer at Accenture plc.
Jill Kramer
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Jill Kramer is Accenture’s chief marketing & communications officer, leading a global team of approximately 2000 professionals focused on strengthening the Accenture brand in the marketplace and helping grow the business. She is responsible for brand, advertising, content, digital marketing, social media, corporate and financial communications, industry analyst, media relations and research, insights and analytics. She is also a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee. Previously, Jill led Accenture’s brand and advertising, where she was responsible for the stewardship of the Accenture brand, leading all advertising strategies, creative development, production, media planning and buying. She also led the creative, media and communications strategy for the launch of Accenture's new “Let There Be Change” brand campaign in 2020, the company’s biggest brand move in more than a decade. Before joining Accenture in 2015, Jill held successive senior leadership roles at BBDO and DDB, two of the world's most creative agencies, and delivered award-winning core business-to-business brand development, digital marketing and communications for some of the most iconic brands, including AT&T and ExxonMobil. Jill serves on the board of directors of the Ad Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Rodgers Townsend
BBDO
Bhaskar Ghosh
Chief Strategy And Innovation Officer
Bhaskar Ghosh became Chief Strategy Officer of Accenture October 2020, with responsibility for the company's strategy and investments, including ventures and acquisitions. Ghosh most recently served as advisor to Julie Sweet, Accenture’s chief executive officer, on critical areas including growth and investment strategy, business performance, organizational effectiveness and restructuring. Previously, Ghosh was group chief executive of Accenture Technology Services, directing strategy and investments, and leading platforms, products and global technology delivery.
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Philips
Lan Guan
Chief AI Officer
Lan Guan serves as the Chief AI Officer at Accenture, where responsibilities include advising cross-industry C-suite clients on developing and implementing data and AI strategies to enhance growth in the Generative AI era. Previously, Lan held the position of Analytics Manager at Quantum, contributing to various analytic roles focused on predictive modeling and database management for automotive and energy clients. Education includes an MBA in Computational Engineering from the University of Michigan and PhD ABD in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from Wayne State University.
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Quantum
Joel Unruch
General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Joel Unruch is General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer at Accenture plc.
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Kaushal Mody
Chief Assets and Solutions Officer
Kaushal Mody is Chief Assets and Solutions Officer at Accenture plc.
Jonathan Ruffalo
Senior Manager - North-east SONG & North America GTM
Jonathan Ruffalo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and analysis across various sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Accenture since August 2015, Jonathan has held multiple leadership positions within the North-East SONG, North America GTM, Northeast Communications, Media, Telecommunications, and Midwest Resources divisions. Prior to Accenture, Jonathan worked as a Senior Analyst at JLL for a brief period in 2015 and spent over three years at Stearns Lending in the Retail & Credit Union Division. Earlier career experience includes roles at Strategic Global Advisors, LLC as a Research & Compliance Analyst and intern. Jonathan holds both a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Real Estate and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Chapman University, as well as a High School Diploma from Sage Hill High School in Newport Coast, CA.
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JLL
Jack Azagury
Group Chief Executive, Strategy & Consulting
Jack Azagury is Accenture’s market unit lead for the US Northeast and responsible for clients, people, offices, community involvement, and financial performance across the region. He has strategic responsibility for integrating Accenture’s services to tackle and solve our clients’ most complex problems. Leading more than 10,000 people in the Northeast—spanning Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont—Jack focuses on bringing continuous innovation to clients, attracting and retaining top talent and strengthening Accenture’s impact in the local communities. He also is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee and North America Leadership Team. Prior to his current role, Jack led Accenture’s Resources business in North America, oversaw Accenture’s North America utilities business, served as the global lead for Accenture's Smart Grid Services business, and led Accenture’s Management Consulting practice for North America Resources and Accenture’s North America utilities strategy practice. Jack has advised companies globally on large-scale business transformations, cost reduction programs, energy transition, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and business unit strategies. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and has published numerous articles on the energy transition and the shift towards renewable energy, the future of the utilities industry, and the transformation towards a distributed and digitally enabled grid. Jack joined Accenture in 1996 in London and became a managing director in 2003. Prior to joining Accenture, he worked on strategy and business development in the software industry in the United Kingdom, United States and Japan. Jack is proud to be a Board Member at Hillel International, the largest Jewish student organization in the world. At Accenture, he is the Global and North America Executive Sponsor of the Jewish Faith Employee Resource Group. Jack holds a Master of Software Engineering degree from Imperial College London and a Master of Business Administration degree from INSEAD.
Cliff Zhou
SAP Business Group Lead
Cliff Zhou is SAP Business Group Lead at Accenture plc.
Loren Krieger
Sales Growth Lead
Loren Krieger is currently serving as Sales Growth Lead at Accenture since October 2023 and is the Founder of Loren Krieger Performance Coaching since May 2023. Previously, Loren held the position of Director of Digital Strategy at Salesforce from July 2020 to April 2023, where contributions focused on assisting government agencies with digital transformation initiatives. Loren's extensive experience at Accenture includes leading national healthcare sales and Agile Application Services, as well as overseeing business development for Agilex Technologies and IntelliDyne, LLC. Loren's career began as an IT Project Manager at QinetiQ North America and includes roles in business development at TurboHaul, Inc. and as a consultant for Communications Group Management Consultants. Loren is currently pursuing education at the University of Maryland.
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Ami Palan
Global Lead – Services
Ami Palan is Global Lead – Services at Accenture plc.
Stephanie Jamison
Global Resources Industry Practices Chair & Sustainability Services Lead
Stephanie Jamison is Accenture’s global Resources industry practices chair, which includes utilities, chemicals & natural resources, and energy industries. She is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Stephanie was previously Strategy & Consulting lead for Europe, working with C-suite executives to help them accelerate their digital transformations to enhance competitiveness, growth and deliver sustainable value. Before that, Stephanie led Accenture’s global utility industry sector and was a Diamond Client account lead, helping some of the largest and most innovative utilities in North America and Europe with energy transition and growth strategies while driving large-scale business transformation programs. Stephanie is responsible for the work Accenture performs with the World Economic Forum (WEF) related to utilities and energy transition. She has also been a key lead for the WEF’s COVID-19 Industry Action Group, focused on accelerating the energy transition to a net-zero future. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Ohio University and a Master of Science degree in Industry and Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.
Himanshu Gupta
North America Growth Lead, Servicenow Business Group
Himanshu Gupta is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the health and public sector technology space. Currently serving as the North America Growth Lead for the ServiceNow Business Group at Accenture, Himanshu has held several prominent positions, including Managing Director and Health and Public Sector Technology Lead in the West, as well as Senior Manager in the same sector. Previously, Himanshu was a Member of the Board of Trustees at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and held senior leadership roles at ITC Infotech, focusing on sales and strategy for healthcare and insurance. Himanshu's educational background includes an Executive Management Program in Marketing & Sales from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Management Development Programme in Business Communication from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
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ITC Infotech
Sawani Bade
Vice President AI Solutions And Products
Sawani Bade is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and automation. Currently serving as Vice President of AI Solutions and Products at Accenture since October 2016, Sawani specializes in the design and delivery of enterprise AI products and innovations aimed at enhancing digital transformation and automating business processes. Prior to Accenture, Sawani held key roles at Wipro and WNS Global Services, where responsibilities included leading the development of AI-based automation solutions and establishing text mining capabilities. Earlier experience includes roles as an NLP Scientist and Research Scientist, contributing to advancements in data analytics and personalized recommendation systems. Educational background includes an MSc in Computer Science from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and a research tenure at the PhD School of Informatics, TU Wien.
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Thismoment
Impetus
WNS Global Services
Wipro
Ryan Oakes
Chair, Global Health & Public Services Industry Practices
Ryan Oakes is Accenture’s global Health and Public Services industry practices chair. He is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. In his more than 25 years at Accenture, Ryan has supported government and education clients in meeting their vital missions to educate, protect, nurture and serve. His previous roles include leading the North America Public Sector, Global Human Services and the North America Higher Education practices. Over his career he has worked with national, state, county and city governments, and universities around the world, helping them reimagine and redesign solutions for the digital age; design and implement complex, largescale and mission-critical solutions; and drive change across technology and service delivery. Ryan also serves as the Hartford office managing director and a board member for the Business and Higher Education Forum, a non-profit focused on skilling diverse workforces in partnership between the business and education community. Ryan works with the NYC CEO Jobs Council to design and implement strategies for creating new pathways for underserved talent. Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Connecticut College.
David Parker
Chair, Global Financial Services Industry Practices
David is Accenture’s global Financial Services industry practices chair, with a focus on the banking, capital markets and insurance industries. He is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. In his 30 years at Accenture, David has supported many global clients in the Financial Services industry, working on initiatives that span Total Enterprise Reinvention, such as distribution transformation, strategic cost reduction of front, middle and back offices, new product and service launch, core system re-platforming and operations outsourcing. During his career, David has lived and worked in the UK, US, Asia and South Africa. He is a strong supporter and fundraiser for Sand Dams Worldwide, which aims to alleviate water poverty for millions of people in the world’s driest lands. David is a graduate of the University of York.
Paolo Dal Cin
Global Head of Accenture Security
Paolo Dal Cin has an extensive background in cybersecurity and digital resilience. Currently working at The Aspen Institute, ISACA, Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale, and Accenture, with various leadership roles in security. With a strong academic background and experience in teaching network security, Paolo is a highly experienced professional in the field.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
University of Udine
Mishelle Pedenko
Health Provider Business Lead - Midwest
Mishelle Pedenko is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in business leadership roles, currently serving as the Health Provider Business Lead for the Midwest and Managing Director/Partner of the Healthcare Practice at Accenture since April 2011. Pedenko also contributes to the American Heart Association as a member of the STEM Steering Committee for the Chicago chapter and previously held a board membership with the Greater Illinois Chapter of HIMSS from July 2017 to July 2020. Earlier roles include serving as Health Provider Operations Manager at R1 RCM and Branch Manager at Vector Marketing. Pedenko holds an MBA in Finance, Economics, and Strategic Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Business Institutions from Northwestern University.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
Vector Marketing
HIMSS
R1 RCM
Omar Boulos
Market Unit Lead, Middle East
Omar Boulos is a Senior Managing Director and Market Unit Lead for the Middle East at Accenture, where responsibilities include leading the Resources Industry Group for North America and the Client Group for US South Resources since September 2019. Prior to this role, Boulos served as Managing Director at Accenture from September 2018 to 2019, focusing on partnering with C-suite clients in their Total Enterprise Reinvention journeys and expanding market share. Boulos's extensive tenure at Accenture began in 1997, during which the individual held various leadership positions, including Middle East Managing Director, overseeing business operations across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, and emphasizing digital transformation and C-suite relationship development. Education includes degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Brigham Young University.
Gabrielle Wiltse
Manager, Strategic Growth
Gabrielle Wiltse is a Manager of Strategic Growth at Accenture since June 2024, focusing on transformational strategies as part of Root, Accenture's Strategy Activation Arm. Previously, Gabrielle served as a Client Solutions Manager at Logic20/20, Inc., where expertise in best practices and innovative solutions was applied to utilities and technology clients. Prior roles include Customer Success Consultant and Sales Development Representative at Gong.io, and Enterprise Sales Development Representative at UXPin, achieving notable quota attainments. Gabrielle gained early experience as a Sales Development Intern at Tenbound. Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from California State University, Fresno, and has completed additional training at Sandler.
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Logic20/20
Tenbound
UXPin
Gong
Zeeshan Shafi
Manager - M&a Strategy
Zeeshan Shafi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in M&A strategy, currently serving as a Manager in the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice at Accenture since June 2017. In this role, Zeeshan specializes in divestiture/separation planning, TSA frameworks, governance models, and both pre and post-merger integration for major global consumer goods companies, with a strong emphasis on IT M&A. Prior to Accenture, Zeeshan worked as a Strategy Consultant advising Fortune 500 clients on strategic initiatives and held positions at First Annapolis Consulting, Inc. as a Strategy Consulting Senior Analyst and Analyst. Zeeshan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Information Systems from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Peter Burns
Market Unit Lead, Australia & New Zealand
Peter Burns is Accenture’s market unit lead for Australia and New Zealand. He is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Peter joined Accenture in 2021 and previously served as client group lead for Financial Services in ANZ. He has more than 29 years of broad-based financial services and service industry advisory expertise in banking, wealth management, insurance and government agencies. Peter has worked with business leaders throughout Australia, Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom and the United States on corporate strategy, customer-led growth and business transformation. He has helped the ANZ Market Unit advance into new business areas, including software & platforms and private equity. Peter is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and under his direction, Accenture implemented its first reconciliation plan to formalize our commitment to address inequities for First Nations people in Australia. Peter has a master’s degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Bond University.
Tony Drummond
Applied Intelligence Strategy
Tony Drummond is a seasoned Data and AI Strategist with extensive experience in customer experience management and digital transformation. Currently serving as the Data & AI Strategy Leader at Accenture since 2021, Tony previously held key positions including Vice President of Client Experience at Cox Automotive Inc., where a centralized customer experience strategy was developed across 24 brands generating $7 billion in revenue. As Vice President of Customer Experience at Manheim, Tony drove a $150 million digital business transformation in a $3 billion company. Early career at IBM spanned various roles in customer-centered transformation, including Associate Partner in the Customer-centered Transformation Consulting Practice, focusing on digital transformation and customer experience. Tony holds a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Susquehanna University.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
IBM
Cox Automotive
Manheim
Rajat Agarwal
Global Lead – Commerce
Rajat Agarwal is Global Lead – Commerce at Accenture plc.
James Temple
Global Lead – Design & Digital Products
James Temple is Global Lead – Design & Digital Products at Accenture plc.
Joy Bhattacharya
Global Lead – Gen AI
Joy Bhattacharya is Global Lead – Gen AI at Accenture plc.
Mahesh V. Zurale
Global Lead, Advanced Technology Centers
Mahesh is the Lead for Advanced Technology Centers in India and a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Mahesh has led the Centers to help Accenture clients harness the five forces that will be key to leadership for companies and organizations over the next decade: total enterprise reinvention, talent, sustainability, the metaverse and the ongoing tech revolution. He is focused on building a culture of innovation for the Centers, while developing specialized talent at scale. Mahesh is the global sponsor for Disability inclusion for Technology. He is also Accenture’s Corporate Citizenship lead for India. In his previous role as the Solution Architecture Lead for Technology, Mahesh was responsible for driving profitable growth through highly differentiated solutions. He also played key role in creating highly differentiated offerings such as Lean SI, Liquid AM and Living Systems. Mahesh received a bachelor’s degree University of Mumbai, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering as well as an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. He joined Accenture in 2006.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
Datamatics
The University of Texas at Austin
Nigel Stacey
Industry X Lead
Nigel Stacey is a senior managing director and lead for Accenture’s Industry X practice. He is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to assuming this role in 2020, Nigel was the Growth & Strategy lead, as well as the UKI lead for Accenture’s Industry X practice. During his career, spanning three decades, Nigel has led global manufacturing and supply chain operations for several original equipment manufacturers (OEM), across the high-tech, consumer goods and aerospace and defense industries, leading group wide transformational programs aimed at improving operational efficiency, operating model re-design and cultural change. Nigel left the OEM world to join Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he spent three years before joining Accenture. Nigel joined Accenture in 2019 as the Growth & Strategy lead for Industry X and was appointed Senior Managing Director in 2020. He is a graduate of Liverpool John Moore’s University with a degree in Business Studies.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
BCG
Kathleen O'Reilly
Global Lead: Deal Structuring & Pricing
Kathleen O’Reilly is Accenture’s global Communications, Media and Technology industry practices chair and is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to this role, she led Accenture Strategy, a multibillion-dollar business unit across more than 40 industries in over 120 countries that helps clients tap new market opportunities, apply innovative technologies, and execute large-scale restructuring and transformation. Over her 26-year career at Accenture, Kathleen has held key leadership roles, including chief operating and strategy officer for North America, overseeing Accenture’s US Northeast business and innovation in North America; Diamond Client account lead; and heading the strategy and consulting practice globally for the Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) industries. Her client work has covered critical C-suite issues, including transformational growth, digital transformation, operating model strategy, mergers and acquisitions, investment strategy, product and service innovation, and strategic cost reduction. She has lived and worked globally, serving a wide range of CMT industry leaders, and led the design and launch of Accenture’s services in the Private Equity sector. Kathleen leads Accenture’s work with the World Economic Forum around transformation of industries, digital economy and new value creation, and defining and building the metaverse, and she supports causes related to childhood cancer, education and environmental sustainability. Kathleen is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. She was a Carnegie Fellow at the Center for Science and International Affairs within Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Francesco Venturini
Global Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) Industry Practices Chair
Francesco Venturini is Global Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) Industry Practices Chair at Accenture plc.
Jill Standish
Global Retail Lead
Jill Standish is Global Retail Lead at Accenture plc.
Senthil Ramani
Global Lead, Data & AI
Senthil (Sen) Ramani serves as the Global Lead for Data & AI at Accenture and holds the position of Senior Managing Director, overseeing Applied Intelligence for Growth Markets. Previously, Ramani was the Center Director and Innovation Lead for the Internet of Things at the Center of Excellence EDB within Accenture. Additionally, Ramani has been recognized as a Partner at Accenture. In terms of education, Ramani is currently pursuing studies at Harvard Business School and holds a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from Arizona State University.
Linda Dijohn
Global Marketing Communications Lead | Strategy Thought Leadership
Linda DiJohn serves as the Global Marketing Communications Lead for Accenture, focusing on strategy thought leadership and developing integrated global content to enhance the firm's market differentiation and reputation since April 2019. Prior experience includes acting as a Senior Communications Consultant for Kindred, where Linda crafted executive communications for significant change initiatives, and serving as Principal Director at DiJohn Communications, providing strategic communications consulting for global corporations and consumer brands. Prior roles featured leadership positions at Ogilvy, Weber Shandwick, and Edelman, where Linda developed corporate brand strategies and managed high-performing teams, advising c-suite clients and executing integrated communications programs for Fortune 200 companies. Linda holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a News Editorial focus from Oklahoma State University.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
Weber Shandwick
Edelman
Ogilvy
Andy Tay
Global Lead, Cloud First
Andy Tay is an accomplished professional with significant leadership experience, currently serving as the Lead for Accenture Cloud First and holding the position of Senior Managing Director at Accenture. With a strong background in consulting, Andy began a career as a Consulting Business Analyst at PwC. Additionally, Andy contributes to the community as a Board Member for Washington MESA, Technology Alliance, and Washington STEM. Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial & Business Systems from De Montfort University.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
PwC
Washington STEM
Karalee Close
Global Lead, Talent & Organization
Karalee Close currently serves as the Global Lead for Talent & Organization at Accenture, leading efforts to innovate work organization and change management since April 2024 and is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to this role, Karalee Close held multiple leadership positions at Boston Consulting Group from September 2000 to April 2024, including Managing Director & Senior Partner and Global Leader for Technology Advantage. Additional experience includes chairing the Technical Committee at Innovation Value Institute to develop IT Capability Maturity standards and serving as Director of Corporate Planning at University Health Network. Karalee Close holds an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and dual bachelor's degrees in Health Informatics/Computer Science and Health Information Science from the University of Victoria.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
BCG
Tina Janczura Dasilva
Global Media Strategy + Planning Lead
Tina Janczura DaSilva currently serves as the Global Media Strategy + Planning Lead at Accenture since December 2023 and is a co-host of the Soulful Streaming podcast focused on personal growth. Previously, Tina held the position of Global Media Lead at Accenture Song and Global Media Lead at Accenture Interactive, where responsibilities included overseeing media relations across the Midwest region. Tina's extensive career in communications includes roles such as Vice President at MSLGROUP and Leo Burnett, where emphasis was placed on reputation management and brand building. Other past experiences include positions at GolinHarris, Slack Barshinger & Partners, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Tina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications from Valparaiso University.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
Golin
Leo Burnett
Carla Martinez
Global Metaverse Marketing And Communications Lead
Carla Martinez is Global Metaverse Marketing And Communications Lead at Accenture plc.
Muqsit Ashraf
Lead – Strategy
Muqsit Ashraf leads Accenture Strategy, overseeing a multibillion-dollar business unit across more than 40 industries in over 120 countries that helps clients tap new market opportunities, apply innovative technologies, and execute large-scale restructuring and transformation. He also is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to this role, Muqsit led Accenture’s global Energy industry practice. He has more than 20 years’ experience across the energy value chain, advising and partnering with global energy leaders at most of the large international and national oil companies, oil field and energy service companies, and independents, helping them redefine business strategy, lead large scale transformation programs, and drive innovation. Muqsit leads Accenture’s Global Energy Board of more than 40 global CEOs/CXOs and has sponsored Accenture's relationships in Energy and Resources with the World Economic Forum, the World Energy Council, and the World Petroleum Congress. Muqsit has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, and a Master's in Business Administration from Yale University.
