Ron Ash is the CEO and Chair of the Board of Managers for Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture LLP. Accenture Federal Services is a trusted reinvention partner to agency leaders, helping transform how the federal government works and delivers on its mission. Ron is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee.
Through Ron’s vision, Accenture Federal is sharpening America’s military and economic edge with mission-ready solutions proven to deliver results in the most competitive environments. With more than 29 years of experience serving the world’s most innovative companies and agencies, Ron leads the company’s strategic focus to put the federal government at the forefront of change. Today, Accenture Federal puts commercial innovation and the latest technologies—including AI—into the hands of government without compromise, helping agencies improve readiness, resilience, and responsiveness.
His commitment to reinventing government has shaped the company’s continuous investment in breakthrough innovation, landmark strategic partnerships, and pioneering technical solutions that drive greater efficiency, value, and impact for client missions across the U.S. and around the world.
He is also co-chair of the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Commission on Artificial Intelligence, shaping a strategic framework for adopting trusted AI at speed and scale—ensuring America leads in a world increasingly defined by technological disruption.
A lifelong learner, Ron is a tireless champion of creating opportunities for people to learn, explore, and grow. His own career reflects his commitment to embracing change.
Ron began his career at Accenture in 1996, focused on supply chain transformation in global industries. In 2002, he joined Accenture Federal Services, where he held a wide range of leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Public Safety Portfolio Lead, Strategy & Consulting Growth Platform Lead, and Diamond Client Account Lead for several transformative programs. He was named a Top Public Sector Executive to Watch in 2025 and recognized with a 2025 Wash100 Award. Ron earned a degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Finance from Ohio University, and holds a certification in Six Sigma techniques.
