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On October 9, 2025, Julie Sweet '92 Law, Chair and CEO of Accenture, was honored with the 2024 Deming Cup for Operational Excellence at Henry Kravis Hall of Columbia Business School's Manhattanville campus.
As Chair and CEO of Accenture since 2019, Sweet has guided a large-scale corporate reinvention, steering the firm through an era defined by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change. She spearheaded this transformation by investing heavily in technology and employee learning, expanding the company's digital capabilities while significantly growing its advanced technology and data workforce. Central to her approach is fostering a culture of "forever learning," which ensures that employees receive continuous training to seamlessly adapt to evolving innovations. Throughout this corporate evolution, Sweet has maintained a relentless focus on execution, emphasizing that modern consulting must drive tangible outcomes and deliver real, measurable impact for clients.
Sweet embodies Deming’s principles through her visionary leadership at Accenture, prioritizing a culture of continuous learning, digital innovation, and operational excellence to drive both employee growth and community stewardship. The W. Edwards Deming Center and Columbia Business School were honored to present the 2024 award to this distinguished Columbia alumna, whose exceptional career and dedication to continuous improvement continue to pave a transformative path for global business leadership.
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