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Accenture has agreed to acquire Avenai, an Ottawa-based provider of consulting and technology services. Financial terms were not disclosed. The company said that with Avenai's significant focus on the public sector market, the acquisition will enhance Accenture's capacity to drive the technology transformation taking place across the public sector in Canada. Avenai founders Chris Brennan, Mike Scotten and Brendan Timmins will join Accenture as managing directors in its strategy and consulting practice. They will continue to lead the team they helped build at Avenai and will also work with Accenture leadership across other practices to shape and pursue new business opportunities. Avenai's employees will also join Accenture's strategy and consulting practice. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

Accenture announced it has agreed to acquire Myrtle Consulting Group, an industrial operations consulting firm headquartered in Houston. "Myrtle partners with leading companies across consumer products, life sciences, chemicals, mining and other heavy manufacturing industries to produce and distribute goods in a safer, more efficient and sustainable way. The acquisition will expand Accenture's manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Specifically, it will strengthen Accenture's ability to transform these areas for clients from initial value assessments and operating model strategies to new business processes and technology solutions," Accenture stated. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Accenture announced changes to its Global Management Committee, with the appointment of a new chief strategy officer and leadership moves in its U.K. and Ireland business. Bhaskar Ghosh has been named chief strategy officer, effective immediately, with responsibility for the company's strategy and investments, including ventures and acquisitions. He will continue to lead the growth strategy for Accenture's Industry X business, which includes digital manufacturing and intelligent products and platforms. Ghosh most recently served as advisor to Julie Sweet, Accenture's chief executive officer, on critical areas including growth and investment strategy, business performance, organizational effectiveness and restructuring. Previously, Ghosh was group chief executive of Accenture Technology Services, directing strategy and investments, and leading platforms, products and global technology delivery.