15 Facts About Julie Sweet

Julie Terese Sweet is an American business executive and attorney.

Julie Sweet is chair and chief executive officer of Accenture, a multinational professional services company.

Julie Sweet holds a bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College and a JD degree from Columbia Law School.

Julie Sweet worked at the firm for 17 years and was partner for 10.

Julie Sweet was the ninth woman ever to make partner at the firm.

Julie Sweet worked on financing, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate counsel.

Alongside then-CEO Pierre Nanterme, Julie Sweet developed Accenture's mergers and acquisitions strategy.

Julie Sweet was named a top CEO for diversity by the website Comparably in 2019.

Julie Sweet has called for addressing the skills gap in the US and supported the national apprenticeship movement.

Julie Sweet participated in The New York Timess New Rules Summit.

Julie Sweet indicated in 2023 that she wants to double the number of Accenture employees primarily skilled in artificial intelligence and data-related fields.

In 2024, Julie Sweet announced Accenture's plans to open 10 generative AI 'innovation hubs' around the world.

Julie Sweet has served on the trustees boards for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the World Economic Forum, and Bridges from School to Work, which was established by the founders of Marriott International.

Julie Sweet is married to Chad Creighton Julie Sweet, and has two daughters.

Julie Sweet was included in the list of "World's 100 most powerful women" by Forbes in 2023.