Business and technology consulting firm West Monroe has named Harin Shetty, a longtime Accenture executive, as its new President and a member of its board of directors. Shetty will be based in Chicago and report to CEO Gil Mermelstein.
The appointment places an external hire into a key leadership position previously held by Mermelstein. This change in structure allows Mermelstein to focus on his CEO duties while Shetty takes on responsibility for integrating the firm's industry, functional and technology consulting lines. The move comes as West Monroe, an employee-owned firm with backing from strategic investor BDT & MSD Partners, enters what it describes as a new chapter of growth.
Shetty brings more than 20 years of consulting experience from roles at Accenture, IBM and Bearing Point (KPMG). Most recently, he led Accenture's Americas Supply Chain & Industry X consulting practice, a multibillion-dollar business unit. His experience spans several industries that are core to West Monroe's business, including private equity, health care, energy and financial services.
"As we continue growing West Monroe's impact in the market, Harin's experience and leadership will help us scale with intention and stay intensely focused on delivering measurable outcomes for our clients," Mermelstein said in a statement. He also noted Shetty’s "operational rigor and passion for mentorship" as key attributes for the role.
For his part, Shetty pointed to West Monroe's approach to consulting as a primary draw. "It's a firm that moves quickly, delivers real outcomes and doesn't overcomplicate things," he stated. "I'm excited to collaborate with our teams and tap into the firm's strengths to help clients tackle what's next—from rethinking operating models to embracing AI, modernizing technology, and finding new paths to growth."
Appointing a leader with a track record of managing large-scale operations at a firm like Accenture, West Monroe positions itself to compete for larger, more complex client engagements while navigating the challenges of significant expansion.
SOURCE: West Monroe
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