Accenture has appointed Stephen Rohleder to lead its North America business, the firm's largest market. A 33-year veteran of the firm, Rohleder served as Accenture's COO from 2004-2009 and most recently was group CEO of the company's Health & Public Service operating group. Rohleder says in his new role, growth is the first order of business, and he plans on leveraging the firm's talent acquisition strategy to help pave the way (the already-huge firm plans on hiring more than 5,000 people this year alone). Consulting sat down with Rohleder to talk growth opportunities, talent strategy and how the firm plans on grooming the next generation of consultants.
Consulting: What has been keeping you busiest so far in your new role as North America group chief and what's been keeping you awake nights?
