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An overview of Accenture global news:

United States

Accenture ditches DEI Consulting giant Accenture is scrapping their DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hiring strategy and end career development programs for “people of specific demographic groups,” according to a mem
12 February 2025
Saudi Arabia

Google Cloud and Accenture launch Generative AI Center of Excellence in Saudi Arabia Google Cloud and Accenture are extending their pan-global Generative AI collaboration into the Saudi market, launching their latest Center of Excellence in the Kingdom’s capital city.
11 February 2025
Germany

Accenture buys German supply chain and operations consultancy Staufen One of Germany’s leading supply chain and operations consultancies, Staufen, has been acquired by Accenture. The deal sees around 200 consultants in six countries join Accenture.
11 February 2025
Australia

Accenture scraps dedicated diversity & inclusion programs worldwide Global technology consulting giant Accenture has axed its diversity & inclusion program, with chief executive Julie Sweet citing the evolving political landscape in the US in a memo to staff.
10 February 2025
Australia

Accenture set to launch a new regional outlet in Ballarat Accenture is establishing a new regional outlet in Ballarat, which will launch in May with more than 100 initial recruits and plans to grow that number through local IT skills-training.
03 February 2025
Middle East

The digital core as the foundation for AI-driven transformation While the UAE has long been known as an energy powerhouse and a tourism hub – which remain a key part of its story – it is also focused on driving innovation in areas such as transforming their socia
28 January 2025
Europe

HFS names 11 firms as market leaders for Analytics, AI, Data and Automation Analyst firm HFS has released its latest assessment of the professional services landscape for Analytics, AI, Data and Automation, highlighting 11 companies as leaders in the domain.
23 December 2024
Italy

Accenture acquires 450-person Italian engineering business IQT In its third deal in Italy this year, Accenture has acquired IQT Group, a provider of engineering consulting and managed services for large infrastructure projects.
18 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
Germany

Accenture buys German automotive technology consultancy AOX AOX, a German technology consulting company and software house specialised in the automotive sector, has been snapped up by Accenture.
03 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
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
Europe

How European companies can drive reinvention and resilience through AI Europe’s economy shows promise, but stock market turbulence, political uncertainty and war could disrupt it any time.
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
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
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
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
Germany

Accenture acquires German healthcare consultancy firm consus.health In its latest European deal this year, Accenture has acquired consus.health, a German healthcare management consultancy with around 140 staff. Founded in 2012, consus.
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
Spain

Accenture adds 1,000 staff to capital projects practice with acquisition of Boslan Accenture has acquired Boslan, a Spanish provider of management services for large infrastructure projects.
02 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

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