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Posted 02 June, 2021

Accenture plc appointed new CEO

CEO Change detected for ticker NYSE:ACN in a 8-K filed on 02 June, 2021.


  On June 2, 2021, David P. Rowland, executive chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Accenture plc ("Accenture"), advised the Board that he would step down as chairman and from the Board and retire from Accenture, effective September 1, 2021. Accenture also announced that Julie Sweet, Accenture's chief executive officer, has been appointed to the additional position of chair of the Board upon Mr. Rowland's retirement.  

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Overview of Accenture plc
Business/Consumer Services • Diversified Business Services
Accenture is a global professional services company that helps the world’s businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services, creating tangible value at speed and scale. The company combines technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Its services include Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song. Accenture operates through the following geographical segments: North America, EMEA, and Growth Markets. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Market Cap
$241B
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Relevant filing section
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 2, 2021, David P. Rowland, executive chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Accenture plc ("Accenture"), advised the Board that he would step down as chairman and from the Board and retire from Accenture, effective September 1, 2021. Accenture also announced that Julie Sweet, Accenture's chief executive officer, has been appointed to the additional position of chair of the Board upon Mr. Rowland's retirement.