And the evolution of that model and making it work, particularly how it relates to geographical strategy, are very much within my area of specialisation. Ellis is also Chairman of Accenture's Partner Income Committee. One of the most sensitive areas in a partnership is the question of how you allocate income. We like to do this in a very open way. Some big partnerships, even today, have closed books.
Nobody officially knows what the other partner earns.
I don't understand how they can work like that. With us every partner knows exactly what the others get and there is an annual report, which is voted on by all the partners and which shows exactly how funds are allocated. Vernon Ellis is a fortunate man whose far-reaching job uniquely seems to fit his interests and ideals. I do fly a great deal.