Accenture Song Expands Leadership Role in Australia
Patricio De Matteis adds oversight of Australia and New Zealand to his existing regional duties.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand
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As of August 2026, Patricio De Matteis has expanded his leadership role at Accenture Song to include operations in Australia and New Zealand. Based in Singapore, he continues to oversee the company's business across Southeast Asia.
Why it matters
The change aligns regional strategy under a single Asia Oceania lead, with Bronwyn van der Merwe continuing to direct the business within the Australia and New Zealand market while reporting to De Matteis.
De Matteis brings extensive industry experience, having spent 14 years during his initial tenure at Accenture and 5 years across PwC and Cognizant. He now manages the Australia and New Zealand markets from his established base in Singapore.
The players
Patricio De Matteis
He is the current Accenture Song lead for Asia Oceania who previously held high-level executive positions at Dentsu.
Bronwyn van der Merwe
She serves as the lead for the Accenture Song business in Australia and New Zealand.
Simone Morandi
He is a former regional lead for Accenture Song who recently transitioned back to the firm's operations in Italy.
The details
Patricio De Matteis succeeds Simone Morandi in the regional lead role, following Morandi's return to Accenture in Italy. De Matteis previously served as the CEO of Dentsu ANZ until August 2025.
Timeline
From 2004 to 2018, De Matteis served as a managing director at Accenture Interactive.
De Matteis concluded his tenure as CEO of Dentsu ANZ in August 2025.
In August 2026, De Matteis assumed the role of Accenture Song lead for Asia Oceania.
De Matteis publicly announced his promotion via LinkedIn on October 15, 2026.
Travel Outlook
The organizational adjustment follows a pattern of executive movement similar to the 2025 Dentsu ANZ leadership transition. This shift marks a return to the broader Accenture ecosystem for De Matteis after his departure from the Dentsu role last year.
While the leadership change is internal, clients of Accenture Song in Australia and New Zealand may see shifts in regional strategy and operational reporting. Business stakeholders should monitor future updates from the Singapore office regarding new service delivery models.
The takeaway
Consolidating regional leadership allows firms to streamline decision-making processes across diverse international markets. Leaders often draw on past tenures at multiple global firms to harmonize cross-border operational strategies.
Further reading
For broader context, explore the Australia and New Zealand section for regional business updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mumbrella.
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