CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -1, 2019 – Julie Sweet today assumed the role of chief executive officer of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and joined the company’s board of directors. She succeeds David Rowland, who has assumed the role of executive chairman after serving as interim chief executive officer since Jan. 10.

Detailed explanation-2: -Julie Sweet is CEO of professional services giant Accenture, which has 700,000 employees around the world (it hired 200,000 just in the past 18 months).

Detailed explanation-3: -Avinash Vashistha as Chairman and CEO for Accenture (IN) was responsible for all Accenture activities (workforce of over 200,000) and for the strategic direction, growth and development of the company’s business.

Detailed explanation-4: -Julie Sweet is chair and chief executive officer of Accenture. She became CEO in September 2019 and assumed the additional position of chair in September 2021. Previously, she served as chief executive officer of Accenture’s business in North America, the company’s largest geographic market.

Detailed explanation-5: -Accenture Names Manish Sharma as Chief Operating Officer; Yusuf Tayob to Become Group Chief Executive - Operations.