Accenture Strategy & Consulting

About the Company

• Accenture is a global services and consulting company offering strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations
services
• It is a Fortune 500 company with offices and operations in 52 countries and more than 200 cities
• They have relationships with > 9,000 clients in 120+ countries
• They have 350+ partners and suppliers in the ecosystem
Key Information
• Accenture has been recognized on Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2024 list for self-drilling seed carriers for aerial
seeding 1989
Founded

Accenture Strategy: CEO Julie Sweet

• It partners with boards, CEOs, and C-suite executives to define and answer their most strategic business questions,
including growth, profitability, technology-driven transformation, M&A, operating models, and sustainability Country MD (India) Ajay Vij
• It combines deep industry expertise, advanced analytics capabilities, and human-led design methodologies that enable
clients to act with speed and confidence Headquarters Dublin, Ireland
• Purpose: To deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity
• Strategy: Delivering 360° Value by Embracing Change Revenue (FY '24) USD 64.9 billion

Values
Client Value Creation One Global Network Respect for the Individual
Best People Integrity Stewardship
Industries Accenture Strengths
• Automotive • Natural Resources • Consumer goods and services Value Proposition Outcomes
• Aerospace & Defense • Travel • Industrial
• Health • Capital Markets • Communications and media Key Differentiators Growth Proof Points
• Life Sciences • High tech • Insurance
• Chemicals • Utilities • Software and Platform Customer Kudos

Insights (Signals of Change)

Organizations are using data analytics and AI to make decisions and define strategies that anticipate the future. Rather than focusing on the past for insights,
Learning from the Future
organizations are increasingly looking forward. Real-time data from across the value chain is being processed by new analytic approaches based on AI.

Pushing decision-making authority to people at the “edges,” relying on highly networked teams to act with speed and agility. Edge organizations leverage the
Pushed to the Edge
principles of edge computing, a decentralized form of computation and data storage that speeds up processing by moving intelligence closer to the point of use.

Organizations are building sustainability into the fabric of their operations and making social responsibility sustainable. The interests of both society and investors
Sustainable Purpose
are best served by organizations that focus on multi-dimensional value creation for the benefit of all their stakeholders, not just shareholders.

Organizations are restructuring their supply chains and moving production to the point of demand. They took drastic steps to keep goods moving and customer
Supply Unbounded
orders fulfilled throughout the pandemic taking a holistic approach to their experiments by making interventions across their supply chains.

Virtual environments enhance our physical worlds and redefine our sense of place, organizations are creating new ways for people to work, consume, and
Real Virtualities
socialize. Organizations are working to blend virtual and physical worlds, to build what we call “real virtualities".

As scientific disruption enables the creation of better, cheaper, and more sustainable products and services, leading companies are becoming scientific companies
The New Scientific Method
and applying science to tackle the world’s fundamental challenges. The pandemic has placed scientific innovation firmly back at the top of the agenda.

Company in News
Accenture acquires Joshua Tree Group to enhance distribution center performance for retail Accenture invests in Reality Defender to help fight deepfake extortion, fraud and
and consumer goods clients disinformation
Accenture acquired Joshua Tree Group (JTG) to enhance its distribution center operations for Accenture has invested in Reality Defender, an AI-driven company dedicated to detecting and
retail and consumer goods clients. JTG, known for its expertise in coaching and analytics for preventing the misuse of deepfakes and AI-generated content. This move is aimed at supporting
warehouse operations, focuses on boosting labor productivity, reducing costs, and improving Accenture’s cybersecurity services, helping clients across industries such as financial services,
inventory management. The acquisition will allow Accenture to integrate JTG’s hands-on media, and communications to better defend against deepfake related extortion, fraud, and
workforce training and advanced analytics with its own AI-driven technologies, creating disinformation. The rise of deepfakes has become a critical issue, with a 223% increase in tools
autonomous supply chains. This move aims to strengthen Accenture's ability to offer custom for creating manipulated content being traded on dark web forums in early 2024. Reality
automation solutions, helping businesses improve customer fulfillment and efficiency. (Oct '24) Defender’s technology allows real-time detection of manipulated media, providing clients with
robust defense capabilities against these evolving digital threats. (Oct '24)
Accenture and NVIDIA lead enterprises into era of AI Accenture completes acquisition of healthcare consultancy consus.health
Accenture and NVIDIA have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption Accenture completed the acquisition of consus.health, a prominent German healthcare
among enterprises through the establishment of a new business group. This initiative leverages consultancy, enhancing its Health Strategy & Consulting practice in Germany, Austria, and
Accenture's AI Refinery platform and NVIDIA's AI technologies to facilitate the integration of Switzerland. This acquisition adds 140 industry experts to Accenture, enhancing its capabilities
generative and agentic AI systems into business operations. As part of this effort, they plan to in medical strategy, patient management, procurement, and logistics. Dr. Djordje Nikolic,
train 30,000 professionals globally, focusing on key skills needed for effective AI founder of consus.health, will lead the integrated practice, focusing on improving the quality of
implementation. Initial outcomes include a 25-55% increase in speed to market and a 30% care in the healthcare sector across the DACH region. This move aligns with Accenture's
reduction in cycle times for automated facilities, showcasing the transformative potential of AI commitment to digital transformation in healthcare. (Oct '24)
in enhancing productivity. (Oct '24)
Relevant Questions
• What are the current trends you see dominating the consulting industry in the next five years?
• How does Accenture Strategy integrate sustainability into its project selection and execution strategies?
• How does Accenture’s approach to customer-centric consulting differ from that of its competitors?
• What skills and qualities does Accenture look for in potential strategy consultants and analysts?
• Could you describe a day in the life of a consultant and an analyst at Accenture?
• What kinds of projects can a new analyst expect to work on in the first year?
• What are the typical career paths for analysts moving up in the strategy division?
• What types of continuous learning and development does Accenture offer to keep its consultants at the forefront of the industry?
• How does Accenture facilitate mentorship and coaching for junior consultants and analysts?
• What role does data analytics and AI play in developing market insights for Accenture’s clients?
• How does Accenture leverage its diversity and inclusion initiatives in leadership development and decision-making processes?
• Can you describe a transformative project that illustrates Accenture’s impact on digital innovation?
• What measures does Accenture take to ensure ethical considerations and compliance in its consulting practices across different geographies?
• In what ways does Accenture collaborate with startups and tech innovators to enhance its service offerings?
• As we move towards more automated solutions, what is Accenture’s view on job roles evolving within the HR industry?
• How does Accenture ensure its consulting strategies remain agile and adaptable to changing industry trends?
• In your view, what are the biggest challenges facing the consulting industry today?
• Can you describe Accenture’s approach towards maintaining client relationships in volatile market conditions?
• How does Accenture address the digital transformation needs of traditional industries transitioning to B2B e-commerce?
• What strategies does Accenture implement to foster innovation in the healthcare sector, especially in digital health technologies?