Justin Mowday has been appointed as the Country Managing Director for Accenture New Zealand, effective March 1, 2024.

Mowday, who brings 30 years of industry expertise to the role, will lead Accenture’s operations in New Zealand, helping organisations keep pace with rapid technological change and future-proof their business functions.

Mowday first joined Accenture in 2021 to lead Accenture Song in New Zealand, the tech-powered creative arm of Accenture. Prior to joining Accenture Song, Mowday served as the Group CEO of DDB in New Zealand. Over his 30-year career, Mowday has helped deliver growth for clients across multiple industries including financial services, retail, consumer goods, automotive, and media.

Peter Burns, Market Unit leader, Accenture Australia and New Zealand, commented on the appointment: "This appointment affirms our commitment to embracing the substantial opportunities we see in New Zealand. Our promise is to bring the best of our global expertise to our clients, coupled with the strength of a local team who have a deep understanding of the market – its culture and its people. Justin is a leader who embodies this promise. His 30-year career has given him deep insight into both the private and public sectors in New Zealand and he is already a trusted advisor to many business and government leaders. His background has instilled in him a relentless focus on the customer, and he is committed to driving value for our clients by bringing together data, technology, industry expertise and creativity. Importantly, Justin is a proud Kiwi. He is dedicated to playing a role in helping New Zealand reach its full potential. We look forward to him building on the strong foundation already established by our leadership team in New Zealand as he steps into this new role."

Mowday said: "What an amazing time to be helping organisations in New Zealand get future-fit. Being able to bring everything that Accenture’s global capabilities has to offer – technology, talent, scale and experience – and then shaping and adding to that with our local firepower in New Zealand is a tremendous opportunity. The depth of talent, the breadth of expertise, the strategic thinking and innovative solutions we bring to the table are truly world-class. I’m excited to begin this new chapter with Accenture and look forward to helping the team deliver on our ambition to help shape the future of Aotearoa."

Mowday will also join Accenture’s ANZ Executive Committee.