Michele Parmelee, Global People & Purpose Leader | Deloitte US

Michele is the Global People & Purpose leader. In this role, she leads a broad portfolio of programs that enhances Deloitte’s global brand, reputation, and talent experience in support of its global strategy. She leads Deloitte’s purpose agenda by driving its commitment to living its shared values; enhancing global diversity and inclusion efforts; achieving its WorldClass ambition to impact 100 million people; and building a more sustainable world through its WorldClimateprogram.

Michele is a member of the Deloitte Global Executive Committee.

Michele is a Deloitte US principal and has been with the firm for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Deloitte Global, she delivered strategy and operations consulting services to FSI clients as part of Deloitte US. Her client service focus was within the banking, payments, insurance, and real estate sectors.

Prior to joining Deloitte Global in June 2015, Michele was the secretary of the Deloitte US board of directors and led the Office of the Chairman.

Outside of Deloitte, Michele is the President of the International Organization of Employers (IOE). She is a Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).

Michele serves as a member of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees and its Executive Compensation and Membership Accountability Committees.

Michele also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Michele has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA magna cum laude with honors from Brown University.