Accenture Ireland’s big AI win means things are looking up after a tough year of job cuts

New Irish boss Hilary O’Meara has had a rollercoaster start to her first year at the top but says the future looks bright

Hilary O'Meara, country managing director for Ireland at Accenture. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Fearghal O'Connor

Hilary O’Meara, country managing director of Accenture Ireland, sits with her back to the dazzling sunshine that floods through the floor-to- ceiling windows atop The Dock, the firm’s Hanover Quay building.

The Dock is Accenture’s flagship R&D and global innovation centre – and it’s where it has just opened its new generative AI studio, part of a $3bn global investment in artificial intelligence. It’s a significant win for its Irish arm.