NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Accenture (NYSE: ACN)
has named 787 people to managing director and senior managing
director, including a record number of women.
"Every day, these inspiring leaders create an environment where
their teams can innovate, push boundaries and be true partners to
our clients," said Julie Sweet,
Accenture's Chief Executive Officer. "As we celebrate their
promotions, we also acknowledge their outstanding contributions to
our business—and look forward to working with them, and with
all of our people, as we continue to make a positive difference for
our clients, our communities and each other."
The promotions, which reflect the diversity and breadth of
Accenture's business, also demonstrate the company's longstanding
commitment to equality. A record 260 women were promoted to
managing director, accounting for 36% of promotions to this
level, and up from 32% in 2018. Accenture aims to grow the
percentage of women managing directors globally to 25% by 2020.
"These individuals are not only extraordinary leaders, but
extraordinary human beings who set an example for us all through
their creativity, humility and compassion," said Ellyn Shook, Accenture's Chief Leadership and
Human Resources Officer. "By embodying the principle that how you
lead is as important as the results you deliver—and by committing
to always do the right thing—they elevate all of us and our
stakeholders."
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company,
providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy,
consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched
experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries
and all business functions — underpinned by the world's largest
delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business
and technology to help clients improve their performance and create
sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 492,000 people
serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives
innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us
at www.accenture.com.
SOURCE Accenture