EY

Global Chairman & CEO

Carmine is the Global Chairman and CEO of EY, one of the largest professional services organizations in the world with over 280,000 people in more than 150 countries. Prior to being elected to his current post, Carmine served as EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service, leading the execution of the global strategy in our four geographical areas and four service lines.

Carmine has spearheaded our innovation efforts, including leading a US$1 billion investment in new technology solutions over a two-year timeframe announced in August 2018. He helped to create the Global Innovation team to redefine how EY uses technology to both transform existing services and create new solutions. As a leader of our acquisitions and alliances strategy, he has helped expand EY offerings in a wide range of new and emerging fields.

Since joining EY in 1985, he has served as an Advisory and Assurance partner for many of our largest financial services accounts. He held several leadership positions, including Chair of the Global Financial Services Markets Executive and Regional Managing Partner for the Americas Financial Services Organization (FSO), where he started EY Risk Management and Regulatory Services.

Carmine earned a BA in Chemistry from Colgate University as well as an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is a practicing CPA.

How Carmine is building a better working world.

In his role, Carmine enables people at EY to use the power of the global organization. By bringing together the best talent and the latest technology, EY can help clients drive transformative innovation and become better working businesses.

He co-chairs the EY Global Diversity and Inclusiveness Steering Committee, which works to maximize the power of different opinions, perspectives and cultural references within the organization. This work is crucial to build the highest-performing teams in the profession and to develop outstanding leaders.

Carmine is a member of the board of Focusing Capital on the Long Term (FCLT) to encourage a long-term focus in business which can drive inclusive growth. He plays an active role in the World Economic Forum (WEF), serving as a member of its International Business Council. Carmine co-chairs the Russia Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC) with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, is a member of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council (IBLAC) to the Mayor of Shanghai, and is a member of the Washington, DC-based US Business Roundtable.

Carmine also serves on the boards of the Foundation for Empowering Citizens with Autism and Family Promise. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of Colgate University.

Global Vice Chair - Tax

As EY Global Vice Chair – Tax, Kate oversees all aspects of EY’s Tax strategy and operations, people development, client relations, quality control, risk management, thought leadership, knowledge and learning. She also leads the EY Tax Executive Committee.

Kate brings deep and relevant experience to the role, having extensive, proven experience in providing international tax services and working with large multinational, public companies. In addition, she has helped companies develop and implement domestic and international tax planning and compliance strategies.

Kate received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from Boston University; a Juris Doctor degree in Tax Law and Taxation from Boston College Law School, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif; and an LLM in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.

How Kate is building a better working world

“There are so many ways to contribute to our organization’s commitment to building a better working world. With my EY Tax Leadership team, I promote and take responsibility for a culture of inclusiveness and am a member of the EY Global Diversity and Inclusiveness Steering committee.

We’ve encouraged the development of professional networks for people of all backgrounds to help advance their careers, and have a strong Corporate Responsibility program to drive efforts in our communities outside of EY.

I mentor a number of our women tax professionals and worked to launch EY’s inaugural ‘Women in Tax’ networking event to connect other professionals with potential business mentors. I’m also on the Board of the All Stars Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting youth development through after-school and cultural performance activities.”

Global Managing Partner - Client Service

As EY Global Managing Partner — Client Service, Andy leads the execution of our global strategy. He has overall responsibility for our three geographic areas and four service lines so that our 200,000 client servers can provide exceptional service wherever our clients do business.

Previously, Andy was EY Area Managing Partner — EMEIA, leading on and executing EY’s strategic priorities, which includes transforming the business by driving greater integration across the Area, strengthening the focus on sector, accelerating the build-out of new EY offerings and preparing for the future of work.

Since joining EY in 1993, he has served as a senior advisor to many of EY’s largest clients. His experience spans the financial services industry, with deep knowledge of the European market and insurance industry. He has led on many technology-enabled business transformations, post-merger integrations and organizational restructuring. He has an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Cranfield University in the UK, as well as professional qualifications in marketing and risk from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Chartered Insurance Institute.

How Andy is building a better working world

“I am a strong advocate of gender parity and continue to take steps to address gender balance at EY and beyond. This work is crucial to build the highest-performing teams in the profession and to develop outstanding leaders.

I am a leader on our Corporate Responsibility Governance Council, which focuses on using our distinctive knowledge and experience to help solve society’s toughest challenges.

I also support EY’s UK Foundation program, Smart Futures, which offers paid work experience and mentoring to young London students from underprivileged areas with the aim of improving their chances of securing employment in the city.”

Sector Leader

Consulting Partner

Assurance Partner

Strategy and Transactions Partner

People Advisory Services Partner