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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 30
Accenture Appoints David Hardoon Southeast Asia AI Head After 2025 StanChart Stint
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 30

Accenture Appoints David Hardoon Southeast Asia AI Head After 2025 StanChart Stint

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 30

Summary

  • David Hardoon joined Accenture this month in Singapore as managing director and head of advanced AI for Southeast Asia, taking charge of the firm’s regional advanced AI push.
  • His remit includes deploying enterprise-scale generative AI, agentic AI and responsible AI solutions across industries, according to his LinkedIn profile.
  • Hardoon previously served as Standard Chartered’s global head of AI enablement after joining the bank in April 2025, and left earlier this year before moving to Accenture.

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