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Deloitte has appointed Sharon Fraser as Managing Partner for Talent of the UK Firm. Sharon joins the Firm’s Executive, becoming the first female to be appointed to this position. She succeeds David Sproul who will become Managing Partner of Deloitte’s tax practice.

As Talent Partner, Sharon Fraser has overall responsibility for talent and people development within the firm.

John Connolly, Senior Partner and Chief Executive said: “I'm delighted that Sharon Fraser has joined the Executive Board as Managing Partner for Talent.  Sharon brings a breadth of experience to this role and I'm sure she will make a significant contribution to the firm’s talent strategy.  I look forward to working with her.”

Sharon Fraser commented: “The recruitment and development of the very best people is absolutely fundamental to the success of Deloitte. Our people already have a reputation for being and delivering the best. My focus moving forward will be to ensure we build on this reputation and create a development and feedback culture that leads other organisations, confirming Deloitte as a great place to work.”

Sharon Fraser has been with Deloitte the majority of her 19 year career.  For the last 8 years as a partner within Audit. In addition to her key client responsibilities, Sharon has previously held various leadership positions in the firm, including head of audit in the North and head of consumer business in the North West.
 
Sharon’s appointment to the executive comes on the back of an increase in female partner promotions. In 2006 17% of our new partners were women. Overall female partner numbers have increased to 13% this year.

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