Accenture | Global news

An overview of Accenture global news:

United Kingdom

Majority of global businesses set to miss 2050 net zero goals Almost a decade on from the Paris Climate Agreement, the world’s largest companies are still struggling to do their part – despite years of promises.
15 January 2025
United Kingdom

Jonathan Keane appointed as UK strategy and consulting head for Accenture Accenture has appointed Jonathan Keane as the head of its strategy and consulting business across the UK, Ireland and Africa. He has spent more than 16 years with the firm.
16 December 2024
United Arab Emirates

Emirates Institute of Finance signs deals with Accenture, EY and Microsoft The Emirates Institute of Finance, a UAE-based centre for skills development in the financial services sector, has signed strategic agreements with Accenture, EY and Microsoft.
09 December 2024
United Kingdom

UK could be G7 leader in GenAI, but businesses remain unconvinced A growing gap between expectations and reality seems to be causing UK business leaders to tune out of the hype around Generative AI.
06 December 2024
Australia

Accenture boosts AI and security practices with new senior appointments Technology consulting giant Accenture has recruited Stela Solar as its new Generative AI and AI transformation lead, with Mary Attard recently taking over as A/NZ head of cybersecurity.
01 December 2024
Australia

Nature named Research Organisation of the Year for second year running Nature, a strategic insights consultancy with three offices nationally, has been named Research Society’s 2024 Organisation of the Year for the second consecutive year.
28 November 2024
Australia

Accenture launches tech-driven transactions advisory practice in APAC Technology consulting giant Accenture is launching a new transactions advisory offering for the Asia Pacific region, which will be led by Sydney-based managing director Suzie Blinman.
26 November 2024
United Kingdom

Accenture veteran André Holhozinskyj joins Synvert as CEO André Holhozinskyj has joined European data consultancy Synvert as the firm’s CEO. The new leader joins from Accenture to support Synvert’s latest growth phase.
18 November 2024
Australia

Accenture and CyberCX early adopters of new tech diversity & inclusion standards The Tech Council of Australia has endorsed a new set of diversity & inclusion standards to address the industry’s ongoing gender imbalance, with Accenture and CyberCX among founding partners.
14 November 2024
Japan

Accenture partners with Kyoto University for research on human-centered AI Global consulting and technology business Accenture has signed a collaboration agreement with Kyoto University, aimed at advancing research, learning and innovation in the area of human-centered AI.
14 November 2024
Australia

Accenture signs on as premier partner of Arts Centre Melbourne Accenture has signed on as a premier partner of the Arts Centre Melbourne with the task of transforming its digital capabilities and audience experience to create a lasting cultural impact.
11 November 2024
Philippines

Kayana Solutions taps Accenture as partner for new digital factory Kayana Solutions, a digital transformation company in the Philippines, has agreed a strategic collaboration with Accenture aimed at establishing and building a new ‘digital factory’ for the MVP Group
11 November 2024
United Arab Emirates

Telecom group du signs five-year technology contract with Accenture UAE-headquartered du has signed a five-year contract with Accenture aimed at modernising its IT applications landscape.
31 October 2024
Singapore

As Singapore moves toward net-zero, people struggle with green energy prices Despite a majority of Singaporeans expressing interest in transition to cleaner energy, over one third state that they are unable to or unwilling to pay a premium for clean energy.
23 October 2024
Middle East

Accelerating industrial decarbonization at scale requires cross-industry action The world has already passed the halfway mark between the signing of the Paris Agreement and its first major deadline – cutting emissions by roughly 50% by 2030 to stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
18 October 2024
Australia

Accenture Song appoints new ANZ leaders ahead of The Monkeys to Droga5 rebrand Bronwyn van der Merwe has been appointed to take the helm of Accenture Song’s ANZ practice, replacing The Monkeys co-founder Mark Green, with the agency to come under the Droga5 brand per early Decem
15 October 2024
United Kingdom

Accenture announces expanded partnership with chip giant Nvidia In a challenging moment for the future of AI, technology consultancy Accenture and microchip magnate Nvidia have announced an expanded partnership.
09 October 2024
Middle East

Accenture launches global NVIDIA Business Group and AI Refinery platform Accenture has taken its NVIDIA services and solutions to the next level with the launch of a dedicated NVIDIA Business Group.
03 October 2024
United Kingdom

UK struggling to build AI skills of disadvantaged communities The UK stands to gain more than £700 billion from the impacts of generative AI, according to a new study, with close to half of all working hours in line to be disrupted by the technology.
23 September 2024
United Kingdom

Unilever and Accenture establish heightened GenAI productivity Unilever and Accenture have established a new industry standard in Generative AI productivity.
16 September 2024
Saudi Arabia

Aramco Digital partners with Accenture for AI-skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, has formed a strategic partnership with Accenture to drive the adoption of generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies within it
12 September 2024
United Kingdom

Accenture Song names Arun Kumar global head of data and AI Arun Kumar has been named as Accenture Song’s as its new global head of data and AI. He will head up the creative group, as it looks to help clients benefit from the potential of new technology.
11 September 2024
United Kingdom

UK business leaders ahead of curve in integrating technology expertise As businesses worldwide grapple with the rapid rise of AI, a new study suggests that UK businesses are best at bringing technological expertise into their leadership roles.
05 September 2024
Australia

Partners in Performance joins Accenture Strategy following deal closure Professional services giant Accenture has completed its acquisition of Australian-headquartered management consultancy Partners in Performance, adding around 400 professionals to its team in multiple
30 August 2024
Middle East

Leaders in professional services shine in top international executives list Seven executives of global consulting groups have been named one of MENA’s top international executives by Forbes, based on their profound impact and achievements in the industry and region.
30 August 2024
United Kingdom

Carmina Lees to lead Accenture insurance wing in UK and Ireland Carmina Lees takes over as the head of Accenture’s UK and Ireland insurance practice amid a ’challenging period’ for the industry.
27 August 2024
Asia

Accenture's Greater China leader Wei Zhu crosses to Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Wei Zhu as Managing Director and Co-Head of its North Asia region.
14 August 2024
Middle East

CEOs (should) play a critical role in achieving cyber resilience While cybersecurity resilience falls under the accountability of Chief Information Officer, a company’s top executive – the Chief Executive Officer – also has an important role to play, writes Ahmed
12 August 2024
United Kingdom

UK AI talent pool increasingly shifting to North West A new study from Accenture has found that the UK’s technology talent pool enjoyed double-digit growth in the last six months.
01 August 2024
Middle East

Who's who: Samar Nassar, leader of Accenture's Healthcare practice In Who’s Who, ConsultancyME profiles leaders from across the management consulting industry. This edition: Samar Nassar, the leader of Accenture’s Healthcare practice in the Middle East.
01 August 2024
United States

Accenture Federal Services names Ron Ash as CEO Accenture Federal Services (AFS), the US federal consulting subsidiary of Accenture, has appointed Ron Ash as chief executive officer and chair of the AFS board of managers, effective September 1, 20
29 July 2024
United Kingdom

Logic deal to boost Accenture Technology with 800 professionals Accenture has announced it is set to acquire global retail technology firm Logic to enhance its capabilities in the segment.
26 July 2024

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