Accenture Plc has reported the death of its former CEO, Pierre Nanterme, who stepped down earlier this month.
Pierre was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. He was with Accenture for 36 years.
Pierre Nanterme was born in France in 1959. He attended the ESSEC Business School (École Supérieure des Sciences Économiques et Commerciales) in Paris and received his master’s in management degree in 1981. He joined Accenture in 1983, after completing his military service and became partner in 1993.
In October 2010, the company announced that Nanterme would serve as the next chief executive officer of Accenture, at which time he also became a member of the board of directors. He officially became the CEO on January 1, 2011, and in February 2013 took on the additional role of chairman.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” said Marge Magner, non-executive chair of the board. “Pierre was an innovative and visionary leader who, above all, lived the company’s core values with a true passion for our people and an exceptional commitment to clients. He was an outstanding advocate for creating a culture of equality at Accenture. His energy, drive and leadership will be sorely missed.”
“Pierre was an iconic and exceptional leader, and an extraordinary individual in every way,” said David Rowland, interim chief executive officer. “His innate drive to create value, and his vision to rotate our business to new growth areas, has left Accenture stronger for generations to come. He was deeply committed to our people and had infectious energy and humor — inspiring all of us to be curious, continuously learn and innovate. We are forever grateful to Pierre for the impact he made.”
Chief Financial Officer David Rowland is currently the interim CEO of Accenture.
