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David Rowland
Retired Executive Chairman of Accenture
David Rowland is the retired executive chairman of Accenture, a global professional services company.1 He had a distinguished 38-year career at Accenture, during which he held numerous leadership roles and was one of the company's longest-tenured senior executives.14
Career at Accenture
Rowland joined Accenture in 1983 and served in various capacities throughout his tenure.2 Some of his key positions included:
- Executive Chairman (September 2019 - September 2021)2
- Interim CEO (January 2019 - September 2019)2
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for nearly six years2
- Senior Vice President of Finance for six years2
As CFO, Rowland played a significant role in developing and executing Accenture's strategy to focus on high-growth areas such as digital, cloud, and security services.2 He was instrumental in positioning Accenture as a market leader in these sectors.1
Achievements and Contributions
During his time as executive chairman and working alongside former CEO Pierre Nanterme, Rowland was integral to:
- Driving record levels of top-line growth and shareholder value1
- Executing Accenture's strategy of acquiring over 100 companies to enhance capabilities and scale1
- Evolving Accenture from a partnership to a public company and leading global professional services organization1
Rowland was a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee for nearly 20 years.14
Current Roles and Board Memberships
After retiring from Accenture, Rowland has taken on several board positions:
- Board member and Audit Committee chair at Tanium, a technology company1
- Board member at Russell Reynolds, a global leadership advisory and search firm14
- Board member at Dollar General Corporation, joining their board of directors and audit committee effective August 5, 20233
Education and Recognition
David Rowland holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.1 He has been recognized for his professional achievements, including being named among the top CFOs in his sector by Institutional Investor.1
