Leadership
Acuity Analytics has appointed Jon O’Donnell as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, as the Permira-backed financial services specialist strengthens its focus on AI, data and digital capabilities. O’Donnell succeeds Robert King, who will transition to the role of Chairman at the end of 2026. King will take over from Philip Gore-Randall, who is retiring on 31 December after seven years as Chairman.
O’Donnell joined Acuity Analytics as Chief Operating Officer in 2024, bringing more than 20 years of experience at IBM. During his tenure, he led Business and Technology Consulting divisions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, overseeing teams of up to 15,000 people and annual revenues of $3 billion.
At Acuity, he has contributed to corporate strategy, the expansion of AI, Data and Digital Services, and technology innovation.
The company continues to expand through acquisitions, including Continuus in October 2026, Ascent in 2025 and PPA Group in 2024.
Acuity Analytics has more than 7,800 professionals across 28 locations, serving over 850 organisations.
