Accenture’s Vision for Data Management in the AI Era with Managing Director Adnan Khan

In this episode of Data Forward, Ashwin Rajeev (CTO & Co-Founder, Acceldata) talks with Adnan Khan, Managing Director of Data & AI Services (EMEA) at Accenture, about modernizing enterprise data in the age of AI.

Adnan shares insights from 20+ years at Accenture—exploring how regulated industries, legacy systems, and organizational culture shape innovation. From balancing foundational systems with AI adoption, to building trust through observability and lineage, this conversation offers real-world strategies for scaling data and AI initiatives.

Highlights:

The two-speed path to data modernization

Why observability and lineage matter more than ever

How regulation impacts AI adoption across industries

Accenture’s approach to driving agility without breaking trust