Ron Ash, chief operating officer of Accenture‘s (NYSE: ACN) government-focused business arm, will succeed John Goodman as Accenture Federal Services CEO on Sept. 1.
The company said Tuesday Ash will also take over the chairmanship of Accenture Federal Services’ board of managers from Goodman, who is set to step down from his roles on Aug. 31, 2024, and retire on March 31, 2025.
Ash joined Accenture Federal Services in 2002 but he had been with the parent company since 1996, kickstarting his Accenture career with a role focused on supply chain transformation in global industries.
The executive’s previous roles were public safety portfolio lead, strategy and consulting growth platform lead and diamond client account lead for several clients. The COO assumed his current post in 2022.
Commenting on Ash’s appointment, Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet said, “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.”
Outgoing Accenture Federal Services CEO John Goodman
Goodman, a seven-time Wash100 Award recipient, has been at the helm of the Accenture subsidiary since 2017 and was able to grow the company and its workforce to 15,500 people.
Under his leadership, Accenture Federal Services closed its acquisition of Novetta and Cognosante, and made more investment in emerging technologies, advanced research and development, and human-centric design.
“Over his incredible career, John has contributed enormously to the growth and success of Accenture Federal Services,” said Sweet. “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.”
