Accenture Elects Two New Directors to Board

TL;DR

Accenture adds tech and finance vets to its board. 🚀

AI Summary

On June 8, 2024, Accenture plc announced the election of two new directors, Ms. Shumei Nie and Mr. David P. Wehner, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Nie brings extensive experience in technology and digital transformation, while Mr. Wehner has a strong financial background, having previously served as CFO of Meta Platforms. These appointments are part of the company's regular board refreshment process.

Why It Matters

The addition of directors with diverse expertise in technology and finance can enhance strategic decision-making and governance for Accenture, potentially impacting its future growth and operational strategies.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing pertains to routine board appointments and does not involve significant financial or operational changes that would typically pose a high risk.

Key Players & Entities

• Accenture plc (company) — Registrant
• Shumei Nie (person) — Newly elected director
• David P. Wehner (person) — Newly elected director
• Meta Platforms (company) — Former employer of David P. Wehner

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From the Filing

0001467373-24-000189.txt : 20240611 0001467373-24-000189.hdr.sgml : 20240611 20240611163756 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001467373-24-000189 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240608 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240611 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240611 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Accenture plc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001467373 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 980627530 STATE OF INCORPORATION: L2 FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34448 FILM NUMBER: 241036314 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 GRAND CANAL SQUARE STREET 2: GRAND CANAL HARBOUR CITY: DUBLIN STATE: L2 ZIP: D2 BUSINESS PHONE: 353-1-646-2000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 GRAND CANAL SQUARE STREET 2: GRAND CANAL HARBOUR CITY: DUBLIN STATE: L2 ZIP: D2 8-K 1 acn-20240608.htm 8-K acn-20240608 0001467373 false 0001467373 2024-06-08 2024-06-08 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2024 Accenture plc (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ireland 001-34448 98-0627530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour Dublin 2 , Ireland (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 353 ) ( 1 )  646-2000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0000225 per share ACN New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On June 11, 2024, Accenture plc (“Accenture” or the “Company”) issued a news release announcing the appointment of Angie Park as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2024. Ms. Park succeeds KC McClure, who is retiring after 36 years of service with Accenture. In her new role, Ms. Park will join the Company’s Global Management Committee. Ms. McClure will step down as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Global Management Committee on November 30, 2024,