Ron Ash
CEO, Accenture Federal Services
Stepping into the role of CEO at Accenture Federal Services in September was a privilege Ron Ash doesn’t take lightly.
“I am incredibly proud to be part of a team that is helping our clients keep the country safe, make life better for people and their families, and make the world a better place,” he said.
Accenture Federal Services is at the forefront of government innovation and well positioned to help clients reinvent at speed and scale, Ash said. The company is unique in that it combines federal expertise with proven commercial solutions and leading ecosystem partners to help agencies use innovative technologies like AI to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, he said.
“When I first joined our federal business 15 years ago, I was amazed at the tremendous opportunity to bring the commercial performance benefits and cost efficiencies to our federal customers,” Ash said. “Even with the tremendous progress that has been made, there are many areas where that potential remains untapped, and we are committed to helping clients achieve real breakthroughs in performance and efficiencies.”
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In 2025, Ash and his team aim to help clients unlock the potential of next-generation technologies by leveraging AFS’ global innovation network and partnerships with top tech providers.
“We also see opportunities to help our clients build a strong digital core,” he said. “With the right mix of cloud, data, AI and security, federal customers can make the most of new technologies and be agile to quickly meet new demands. Our clients are seeing important gains in early gen AI efforts, and having the right foundation is key to scaling gen AI benefits across their organization in the coming year.”
Ash emphasized this is a pivotal moment of rapid technological and geopolitical change reshaping both private and public sectors. As part of a global organization like Accenture, AFS is committed to continuously reimagining ways to innovate, simplify and empower clients and their teams.
Fun fact: Ash has a passion for live music, with Pearl Jam as his favorite band. Since 1992, he has attended dozens of their concerts, but his all-time favorite was seeing them perform in St. Louis alongside his 16-year-old son.