Accenture Federal Services has appointed Ron Ash to be the new CEO, which will take effect on Sept 1, 2024.
Takeaway Points
- Accenture Federal Services has appointed Ron Ash to be the new CEO.
- This will take effect from Sept 1, 2024.
- Ash will succeed John Goodman, who will step down as CEO and Chair of the Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers on August 31, 2024, and retire on March 31, 2025.
Accenture Appoints New CEO
Accenture Federal Services, a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP, said on Tuesday it has appointed Ron Ash as the new Chief Executive Officer, which takes effect Sept 1, 2024. Ash will succeed John Goodman, who will step down as CEO and Chair of the Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers on August 31, 2024, and retire on March 31, 2025.
Ash began his career at Accenture in 1996, focusing on supply chain transformation in global industries. In 2002, he joined Accenture Federal Services, and held a wide range of roles, serving as the company’s Public Safety Portfolio Lead, Strategy & Consulting Growth Platform Lead, Diamond Client Account Lead for several clients been and the Chief Operating Officer. he will also become Chair of the Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers and will improve the company’s ability to help the US federal government embrace new technologies, Accenture said.
Ash said, “I’m deeply honored to serve as the next CEO of Accenture Federal Services. Our people are the heart of everything we do, and I’m thrilled to lead such an exceptional team. I look forward to shaping the future of the federal government together and making a lasting impact on the missions we serve.”
Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture, said she supports the Accenture Federal Board’s decision to choose Ron as CEO.
“Ron Ash is the right leader for Accenture Federal Services in this time of reinvention with data, technology and AI. I wholeheartedly support the Accenture Federal Board’s decision to select Ron as the next CEO. He brings both broad and deep experience across the government and commercial worlds, technology, and strategy, and a strong, proven commitment to creating value for clients, people and communities. I look forward to working with Ron in his new role and bringing the best of Accenture to help the US federal government,” Julie said.
Goodman has served as the CEO of Accenture Federal Services since 2017. He helped in doubling the size of the company and its workforce to 15,500 people. During this time, Accenture Federal Services rose from No. 13 to No. 9 on the Washington Technology Top 100 federal industry list, Accenture said.
Julie added, saying that “Over his incredible career, John has contributed enormously to the growth and success of Accenture Federal Services. His leadership and commitment set new standards for how to serve clients, grow the business, embrace new technologies and ways of working, and bring everyone along on the journey. We wish him all the best in his next exciting chapter.”
John Goodman, in a comment, said, “I’m incredibly grateful to our people at Accenture Federal Services for everything they have done for our clients, our company, and each other. I am confident that Ron will keep our company at the forefront of change and continue to meet the US federal government’s most important needs.”
About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. We empower the federal government to solve challenges, achieve greater outcomes, and build a digital core that is agile, smart, and secure. Our 15,500 people are united in a shared purpose to advance our clients’ mission-critical priorities that make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. We draw out the best of Accenture’s global network in nearly every industry, bringing proven commercial innovation to solutions built with advanced R&D, emerging technologies, and human-centered design at speed and scale. Together, we help clients create lasting value for their workforce, customers, and partners and make a difference for the country and our communities.
