Leadership and governance

The Deloitte Global Board of Directors

The Deloitte Global Board of Directors addresses Deloitte Global’s most important governance matters, including approval of the strategic plan, annual budget and investment plan, major policies, major transactions, and the selection of the Deloitte Global CEO and Deloitte Global Chair. In addition, the Deloitte Global Board provides oversight of and support for the operation and performance of Deloitte Global management.

The Global Board includes representation from the majority of Deloitte member firms and reflects the geographic reach of Deloitte’s operations. Diversity—including that of gender, race and ethnicity, thought and life experience, and professional background, as well as skills and capabilities—is considered in the selection of individuals, by their member firms, to these positions. The Deloitte Global Board has 17 members, with women making up 41% of the Board (up from 35% in FY2023). Anna Marks, Chair of the Deloitte Global Board of Directors, began her tenure on 1 June 2023. The elected term is for four years. 

All Deloitte Global Board members have full and active roles within their own member firms/geographies, with the exception of the Global Chair and Global CEO, both of which are full-time committed roles and consequently do not retain any other active positions in the organization. No Deloitte Global Board members hold any significant positions or commitments in other commercial organizations.

More information about Deloitte Global Board members is available here.

The Deloitte Global Board has several committees to support its oversight and governance role and, from time to time, leverages other structures, such as working groups, to provide oversight on specific prevailing topics or strategic matters. The current committees and working groups include the:

• Audit, Finance & Investment Committee (AFIC)
• Purpose, Sustainability & Culture Committee (PSCC)
• Risk & Ethics Committee (REC)
• Stewardship Committee (SC)
• Transformation Committee (TC)
• Geopolitics Working Group (GWG)
• CEO Nominating Committee (currently inactive)

The Deloitte Global Chair and Deputy Chair receive input from the Deloitte Global Independent Non-Executive (INE) Advisory Council. The Council provides advice and insights on a variety of matters including emerging global trends, strategic priorities, technology, purpose, talent, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. They also provide advice and insights on planning, public policy, quality, risk and regulatory matters, and broader stakeholder engagement. 

The Deloitte Global Chair and Board also regularly engage with the Deloitte Community of Chairs, a broad group of chairs from Deloitte member firms and geographies. Through the Community of Chairs, there is good engagement and discussion between the Deloitte Global Board and Deloitte leaders around the world across a range of strategic governance matters including sharing of governance best practices. 

The Deloitte Global Executive Committee

The Deloitte Global Executive Committee, currently composed of 20 senior leaders from Deloitte Global and select Deloitte member firms, is responsible for operating Deloitte Global, advancing Deloitte Global strategic business priorities, and monitoring risks and impacts, as well as embedding purpose in all that we do. The Executive Committee also champions initiatives that help Deloitte make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, society, and other stakeholders.

Deloitte Global Chief Executive Officer Joe Ucuzoglu, who began serving in the role on 1 January 2023, leads the Executive Committee. Women comprise 35% of the members of the Executive Committee (down from 38% in FY2023).

The Deloitte Global Operating Committee

The Deloitte Global Operating Committee provides a vital link between strategy and execution that helps Deloitte perform effectively and efficiently.

Deloitte Global Chief Operating Officer Donna Ward leads the Operating Committee. Members include Chief Operating Officers of select Deloitte member firms, Global Business Chief Operating Officers, Shared Service Leaders, and the Deloitte Global Transformation Leader. Women comprise 27% of the Global Operating Committee’s membership (down from 33% in FY2023).

Member firm leadership

Deloitte member firms, and in some cases their related entities, have their own leadership and governance bodies. To foster effective and responsive management within member firms, member firm management and governance bodies include:

• A formal management structure, including an elected chief executive officer or managing partner who is responsible for managing the member firm.
• A governing body to facilitate sound governance.

Contacts:

Em Sendall
Chief of Staff, Office of the Deloitte Global Chair
sendall@deloitte.co.uk

Dina Tallarico
Chief of Staff, Office of the Deloitte Global CEO
dtallarico@deloitte.com

Harriet Balsom
Chief of Staff, Office of the Deloitte Global COO
hbalsom@deloitte.co.uk