CEO and Chair Accenture Julie Sweet attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026.  Image Credit: Reuters
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Firstpost25-01-2026, 12:38

Accenture CEO: Leaders Must Master AI to Drive Company Success

  • Accenture CEO Julie Sweet emphasizes that company leaders must deeply understand AI to effectively lead their organizations.
  • Sweet states that within three years, companies should demonstrate AI-enabled services and insights, which necessitates leader-led learning.
  • She warns that leaders who don't grasp AI cannot guide their companies through transformative changes or instruct employees.
  • Sweet highlighted the importance of leaders getting hands-on experience with AI, citing an example where 300 leaders touching keyboards unlocked progress.
  • The CEO also stressed that regulators and governments need to understand AI to avoid hindering its scale and success.

Why It Matters: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet asserts that deep AI understanding by leaders is crucial for company leadership and success.

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