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Acuity Analytics appoints Jon O’Donnell as Chief Executive to lead next phase of AI-enabled expansion

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Acuity Analytics appoints Jon O’Donnell as Chief Executive to lead next phase of AI-enabled expansion

Acuity Analytics has appointed Jon O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, as the Permira-backed financial services specialist expands its AI, Data and Digital capabilities through acquisitions and organic investment.

O’Donnell, formerly Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Rob King, who will become Chairman at the end of the year. King will succeed Philip Gore-Randall, who retires on 31 December after seven years as Chairman. The appointments form part of the group’s succession planning and have the full support of the Board and Permira.

The leadership changes come as Acuity Analytics broadens its insights and analytics business to help clients redesign how they operate, combining financial services expertise with AI, data and digital transformation.

O’Donnell joined Acuity Analytics as Chief Operating Officer in 2024 after more than 20 years at IBM. His roles there included leading Business and Technology Consulting divisions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa with up to 15,000 people and $3 billion in annual revenue. He was also a member of IBM Consulting’s global leadership team.

At Acuity Analytics, he has worked with the executive team on strategy, the rapid growth of its’ AI, Data and Digital Services business, technology and AI innovation, helping develop the capabilities that will underpin the group’s next stage of growth.

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