Accenture plc announced made key appointments to its global leadership team, creating new roles in strategic areas of its business. The appointments are related to the launch of Accenture Digital, which brings together the company's into a new, integrated end-to-end digital capability; the launch of Accenture Strategy to help clients address issues at the intersection of business, technology and operations; and a new leadership role focused on enhancing the company's position in growth markets including Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America. In this new role, Mr. Casati will oversee Accenture's business in Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

He will work closely with the leaders of the company's five operating groups to ensure that Accenture is well positioned for continued growth in each of these key markets. Mr. Sutcliff will join Accenture's Global Management Committee. He most recently led Accenture's Financial Services operating group in North America.

Mark Knickrehm has been appointed group chief executive of Accenture Strategy. Mr. Knickrehm most recently served as senior managing director of growth & strategy for Accenture's Health & Public Service operating group while also successfully leading Accenture's Health industry group. In his new role, Mr. Knickrehm will join Accenture's Global Management Committee.

Sander van 't Noordende will succeed Mr. Casati as group chief executive of the Products operating group, which serves clients in the air, freight & travel services; automotive; consumer goods & services; industrial equipment; infrastructure & transportation services; life sciences; and retail sectors.