Accenture appoints Oracle's Shaakun Khanna as MD, Global Talent Reinvention - People Matters

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    "excerpt": "Accenture has appointed Shaakun Khanna as Managing Director, Global Talent Reinvention , effective August 2026, strengthening its focus on workforce transformation as enterprises adapt to artificial intelligence, changing skills demands and new operating models. The appointment brings to Accenture a leader with nearly three decades of experience spanning human capital management, organisational consulting, leadership development, HR technology, talent strategy and business transformation. In his new role, Khanna will focus on AI, enterprise and talent reinvention, supporting organisations as they redesign workforce strategies, leadership approaches and capability-building programmes for the future of work. Accenture's latest leadership move comes at a time when companies across industries are reassessing workforce structures and skills requirements as AI adoption accelerates. According to the company, Khanna will leverage his experience in human capital management and business transformation to help organisations prepare for evolving workforce needs. His mandate includes supporting enterprises in aligning talent strategies with technology-driven business change. The role reflects growing demand for leaders who can bridge the gap between technology transformation and workforce readiness. Before joining Accenture, Khanna spent more than eight years at Oracle , where he held...",
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