Accenture named Ajay Vij to the newly established position of Country Managing Director, and Sandeep Dutta to manage its India Market Unit. Mr. Vij's existing responsibilities as the Corporate Services & Sustainability lead for India would be expanded as country managing director to provide overall leadership and facilitate coordinated decision-making for key corporate initiatives. Rekha M. Menon, Senior Managing Director and Chairperson for Accenture in India, would retire as of June 30 and primary responsibilities of the Chairperson would now be undertaken by the new appointees, according to the company.
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About the Accenture:
Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company was established in 1989 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. Accenture employs approximately 500,000 workers worldwide and operates in over 200 cities across 51 countries.
Accenture’s services are designed to help businesses improve their performance and achieve their goals through the use of technology and digital innovation. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and energy.
Accenture is well-known for its knowledge of digital transformation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has collaborations with top technology companies including Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP, and its work has been recognised by industry analysts like Gartner and Forrester.
Accenture has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company has also established the Accenture Foundation, which supports various philanthropic initiatives around the world.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
• Accenture CEO: Julie Sweet (1 Sept 2019–);
• Accenture Founded: 1989, Hamilton, Bermuda.
