Kishore Durg, who has taken over from Jeremy Oates as Group Operating Officer, is currently also serving as the Senior Managing Director of Accenture LearnVantage. Effective from December 1, Durg will step into his new role, bringing with him 25 years of experience in the global technology industry. He succeeds Jeremy Oates, who is set to retire in 2025 after more than a decade as Group Operating Officer for Accenture Technology.
In addition to his new responsibilities, Durg will continue to lead as Senior Managing Director of Accenture LearnVantage and remain a member of Accenture’s Global Leadership Council.
Previously, Durg led key initiatives at Accenture, including the Operations Supply Chain, Industry X, and Networks businesses, where he emphasized enhancing Accenture’s technology ecosystem as a market differentiator. He also played a significant role in the development and implementation of the Accenture Cloud First platforms, such as myNAV Cloud Platform, Green Cloud Advisor, and Sovereign Cloud Advisor.
During his earlier roles at Accenture, Durg served as the Growth Strategy Lead for Technology, where he successfully executed a V&A strategy for Cloud First, resulting in over 40 acquisitions. His experience also includes roles like Director of Operations for Technology Global Delivery, Communications, Media Technology (CMT) Lead for India, and Global Technology Lead for Accenture Operations.
Durg holds an M.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA, and a B.E. degree in Computer Science from the University of Mysore. He is currently based in Bengaluru.