Case Study
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Managing
Director Uplift for Accenture
Strategic Leadership Uplift
As part of Accenture’s global strategy, the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region was identified as a high-potential growth market. Central to realising this ambition was the need to uplift their Managing Director cohort, a critical initiative aimed at fostering business growth and expanding their regional influence.
CHALLENGE
Accessing World-Class Talent for Executive Roles
Accenture ANZ’s goal to drive regional growth hinged on transforming its Managing Director cohort—leaders responsible for multi-million-dollar client engagements and large-scale business transformations. These roles required not only executive-level experience but also deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to lead innovation across sectors like financial services, telecommunications, and government.
The challenge was finding leaders with this rare combination of skills in a highly competitive ANZ talent market. The existing executive search partner struggled to access and engage the right candidates, as many top-tier executives were deeply embedded in their roles and difficult to attract. It became clear that Accenture needed a new partner with deep regional insight, a strong network, and the expertise to identify and engage the best talent.
This led to the formation of a strategic partnership between Accenture ANZ and Pacific Talent Partners, aimed at overcoming these challenges and driving leadership success.
OUR SOLUTION
A Bespoke Executive Search Partnership
Understanding the complexity and seniority of the roles, Pacific Talent Partners tailored a bespoke executive search strategy, utilizing our deep network, specialized knowledge of the ANZ market, and a focus on identifying executives with both the expertise and cultural alignment needed for success at Accenture.
SUCCESS
Strategic Executive Placements Delivering Transformational Outcomes
Since the inception of our partnership, Pacific Talent Partners has successfully placed nine senior executives into Accenture’s ANZ leadership team, each handpicked for their ability to drive substantial business growth and lead transformation for clients. These leaders have collectively been responsible for multi-million-dollar client growth across a range of industries, from financial services and telecommunications to government and healthcare. Moreover, their contributions have resulted in significant transformation outcomes for Accenture’s clients, further solidifying Accenture’s leadership position in the ANZ region.
IMPACT
Driving Growth and Innovation for the Future
These appointments have not only bolstered Accenture’s leadership capabilities but also driven tangible results through accelerating digital transformation initiatives across key clients, expanding Accenture's footprint in the ANZ market with new business wins, and strengthening long-term client relationships through strategic consulting and delivery excellence. This partnership has proven pivotal in positioning Accenture as the go-to leader for business transformation in Australia and New Zealand, with these executives at the helm of driving future growth and innovation.