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Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture

Who is the CEO of Accenture in 2026?

Julie Sweet is the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Accenture. Julie has held the CEO seat since September 2019 and Chair since September 2021, and was previously Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. Accenture is scheduled to report fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results on October 1, 2026 before market open. Sources: Nasdaq earnings calendar and Accenture investor relations.

Updated September 19, 2026
Time in seat
7 years
CEO since September 2019
Years at company
16 years
Joined Accenture plc 2010
Career span, dated roles
26 years
Earliest dated role 2000
Summary
  • Julie Sweet rose through Accenture: General counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer from 2010, then Chief executive officer, North America from 2015, before taking the CEO seat in September 2019.
  • Julie Sweet sits on the board of World Economic Forum.
  • The newest member of the leadership team is Manish Sharma, in seat since September 2025.

Current company

Accenture

Accenture is a multinational management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company.

Management consultingHeadquartered in DublinFounded 2001NYSE: ACN

Source: Wikidata
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Career and education

Julie Sweet joined Accenture plc in 2010 and has been CEO since September 2019. Before Accenture, Julie was Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2000 until 2010.

Career

  1. Accenture plc2010 to present
    • Chair of board of directorsSeptember 2021 to present
    • Chief executive officer and a member of the board of directorsSeptember 2019 to present
    • Chief executive officer, North America2015 to 2019
    • General counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer2010 to 2015
  2. World Economic ForumCurrent
    • Trustee
  3. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP2000 to 2010
    • Partner

Sources: Accenture 2025 proxy statement (DEF 14A)

Education

Claremont McKenna College, Bachelor of Arts degreeColumbia Law School, Juris DoctorSource

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Leadership team at Accenture

Julie Sweet leads a leadership team of 10 published executives. The most recent appointment is Manish Sharma as Chief Strategy and Services Officer, in seat since September 2025.

Most senior 5 of 10

NameTitleIn seat since
Julie SweetChair & CEOSeptember 2019
Angie ParkChief Financial OfficerDecember 2024
Kate HoganChief Operating OfficerNot stated
Joel UnruchGeneral Counsel & Corporate SecretaryNot stated
Manish SharmaChief Strategy and Services OfficerSeptember 2025

Sources: Accenture leadership page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Accenture?

Julie Sweet is the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Accenture. Julie has held the CEO seat since September 2019 and Chair since September 2021, and was previously Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.

When did Julie Sweet become CEO of Accenture?

Julie Sweet has been CEO of Accenture since September 2019, according to Accenture 2025 proxy statement (DEF 14A).

What did Julie Sweet do before Accenture?

Julie Sweet was Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2000 until 2010, according to Accenture 2025 proxy statement (DEF 14A).

How long has Julie Sweet been CEO of Accenture?

Julie Sweet has been CEO of Accenture for 7 years, since September 2019.

Who else leads Accenture?

Angie Park (Chief Financial Officer), Kate Hogan (Chief Operating Officer), Joel Unruch (General Counsel & Corporate Secretary), Manish Sharma (Chief Strategy and Services Officer), and 5 more. Source: Accenture leadership page.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Accenture 2025 proxy statement (DEF 14A), Accenture leadership page, Wikipedia, Julie Sweet and Wikidata, Accenture chief executive officer claim. Last verified: September 19, 2026.