Accenture names Matt Prebble to lead UK, Ireland & Africa operations

NEW YORK - Accenture (NYSE:ACN) announced Thursday that Matt Prebble will take over as lead for its UK, Ireland & Africa (UKIA) operations, succeeding Shaheen Sayed who has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer of Reinvention Services.

Prebble, who currently serves as Data & AI lead for EMEA, will also join Accenture’s Global Management Committee, according to a company press release.

In her new role, Sayed will be responsible for streamlining how Accenture delivers AI-enabled solutions to meet evolving client needs. She will focus on integrating capabilities to drive sustainable growth and long-term client value while maintaining her position on the Global Management Committee.

"Shaheen Sayed’s appointment as Chief Commercial Officer marks a significant step in our mission to drive transformative change for our clients," said Manish Sharma, Chief Services Officer, Reinvention Services at Accenture.

Prior to this appointment, Sayed led Accenture’s UKIA business, overseeing growth, strategy, and performance across these markets. Her career at Accenture spans over two decades, during which she has specialized in enterprise-wide technology transformations across multiple industries including banking, telecommunications, and healthcare.

Prebble has been instrumental in accelerating AI adoption programs and building responsible AI frameworks in his current role as Data & AI lead for Accenture in Europe, working with executives from leading global organizations.

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In other recent news, Accenture reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results and provided fiscal year 2026 guidance that Mizuho described as "relatively in-line with investor expectations." Despite this, Mizuho lowered its price target for Accenture to $309, maintaining an Outperform rating. Similarly, RBC Capital reduced its price target to $285, citing mixed guidance for fiscal year 2026. Jefferies also adjusted its price target downward to $250 due to Accenture’s ongoing restructuring efforts in line with its AI-focused strategy, while maintaining a Hold rating. On a more positive note, TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating with a $295 price target, highlighting consistent demand dynamics and generative AI adoption across Accenture’s operations. In strategic moves, Accenture invested in UK-based insurtech startup Rehuman to enhance customer engagement in the insurance sector using data and AI technology. Financial terms of this investment were not disclosed. These developments reflect Accenture’s active engagement in AI and technology-driven initiatives.

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