Accenture Names Simon Eaves Group Chief Executive — Products, Succeeding Sander van ’t Noordende
September 24 2019 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Simon Eaves as group chief
executive — Products, effective Oct. 1, 2019. He succeeds Sander
van ’t Noordende, who will remain with the company through Dec. 31,
2019.
Eaves currently leads both growth & strategy and global
sales for Accenture’s Products operating group, with responsibility
for driving strategy, innovation and investments across the group,
as well as for its regional sales teams around the world.
Previously, he held various leadership positions in client service
and consulting within Products, both in the UK and globally. In his
new role, Eaves will lead the Products operating group, which
serves clients in the air, freight & travel services;
automotive; consumer goods & services; industrial equipment;
infrastructure & transportation services; life sciences; and
retail industries. He will join Accenture’s Global Management
Committee.
“Simon brings an outstanding track record over more than 20
years in our Products organization to his new role as group chief
executive,” said Julie Sweet, Accenture’s chief executive officer.
“He has distinguished himself through his deep industry expertise,
the value he has created for many of our largest clients, and the
strategic vision and global perspective he brings to the entire
business. Simon also is known for his commitment to the ongoing
development of our people and leaders, and for living our core
values.
“I also want to recognize and thank Sander for his significant
contributions to Accenture during his 32‑year career with our
company. He has driven impressive growth in Products, our largest
operating group, and previously led our Management Consulting and
Resources businesses globally. Sander has demonstrated a passion
for helping clients transform their organizations in the new
digital world, as well as a deep commitment to inclusion and
diversity at Accenture and beyond. On behalf of Accenture, I wish
Sander all the best in the future.”
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