Accenture Song loses Annette King, who decides to draw a line under her executive career.
Farewell to Industry Veteran, Dame Annette King
In a surprising turn of events, Dame Annette King, the global lead of Accenture Song's marketing practice, is stepping down from her executive position due to a recent health hiccup.
Taking to her official statement, she expressed her heartfelt feelings about her journey in the industry, "For those who've known me, it's no stretch to say that this industry has been one of my passions. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been accepted by it and the multitude of people that make it the vibrant, eccentric realm that it is."
Reflecting on her decades-long tenure, Annette shared her optimism for the future, "After my time at Accenture Song, I can safely say that we're on the cusp of our most thrilling era yet."
While Annette moves on to new horizons, it's worth noting that her departure is not a complete goodbye. Desiring to continue contributing to the public sector, she's taken up a part-time public appointment role. This role requires an estimated commitment of around four to five days a month, with the possibility of additional days as needed. The role offers a compensation package of £95,000 yearly. Though the specifics of her new role in public service aren't fully disclosed, it promises to keep Annette engaged in meaningful work. [Sources: 2]
- Dame Annette King, known for her distinctive accent and successful career at Accenture Song, is exploring new avenues in health-and-wellness and mental health upon leaving her executive position.
- In her new role, Annette will focus on therapies and treatments, aiming to make a significant impact in these areas.
- Despite stepping down from Accenture Song, Annette's contributions to the industry spanning several decades continue to echo, marking an exciting new chapter for science and marketing.
- Annette's deep-rooted passion for the industry remains undiminished, as she continues her public service journey with a part-time appointment role.
