By Stephen Nakrosis


Accenture PLC on Monday said Names Manish Sharma will become its new chief operating officer, effective March 1.

He succeeds Jo Deblaere, who is retiring after 38 years at the company, Accenture said. He served as chief operating officer since 2009.

Accenture said Mr. Sharma, a 27-year veteran of the company and a member of the Global Management Committee, most recently served as group chief executive - Operations.

Yusuf Tayob, who is market unit lead for the U.S. Midwest, has been named group chief executive -- Operations, Accenture said.


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