01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 1, 2012. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Accenture plc (ACN) 8-K filing from May 1, 2012, primarily announces the appointment of Gilles C.
Pélisson to the company's Board of Directors, effective April 27, 2012. Mr. Pélisson brings extensive international experience in the hospitality and telecommunications sectors, having held senior leadership roles at Accor SA and Bouygues Telecom. His appointment is intended to strengthen the Board's expertise and governance.
Mr. Pélisson will serve as a Class III director until the 2013 annual general meeting and has been appointed to the Audit Committee. His compensation will be pro-rated for the remainder of the current director compensation year, consisting of standard board and committee fees, along with a grant of restricted share units. This appointment signals Accenture's commitment to board diversification and leveraging experienced leadership for continued strategic oversight.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Accenture plc appointed Gilles C. Pélisson as a new member of its Board of Directors on April 27, 2012.
- Mr. Pélisson has a distinguished career with experience at Accor SA and Bouygues Telecom, including CEO and Chairman roles.
- He will serve as a Class III director until the 2013 annual general meeting of shareholders.
- Mr. Pélisson has been appointed to the Board's Audit Committee.
- His compensation will include standard director and committee fees, pro-rated for the current term, and a restricted share unit grant valued at $185,000.
- The company expects Mr. Pélisson to enter into a standard director indemnification agreement.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gilles C. Pélisson and why has he been appointed to the Board?
Gilles C. Pélisson is a seasoned executive with significant experience in the hospitality and telecommunications industries, having held leadership positions such as CEO and Chairman at Accor SA and Chairman and CEO at Bouygues Telecom. His appointment to the Accenture Board of Directors is intended to bring his broad international and executive experience to bear on the company's governance and strategic oversight.
What will be Mr. Pélisson's role and compensation on the Board?
Mr. Pélisson will serve as a Class III director and has been appointed to the Audit Committee. He will receive standard director compensation, which is pro-rated for the remaining portion of the current director compensation year. This includes fees for board and committee service, and a grant of restricted share units valued at $185,000.
When will Mr. Pélisson be subject to re-election by shareholders?
Mr. Pélisson will serve as a director until the Company's 2013 annual general meeting of shareholders, at which point he will be subject to re-appointment by a vote of the shareholders.
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