Joe Foster is the Charlotte Managing Partner and has more than 30 years of experience serving clients in a diverse set of industries, including industrial products; transportation, hospitality & services; real estate and life sciences. In his current role, he is responsible for leading our local team of more than 2,000 professionals as well as driving the market’s strategy for growth, business development, social impact and other strategic initiatives. Previously, he served as the chief strategy and operating officer of the accounting and reporting advisory (ARA) practice. He is also the former group partner-in-charge for the Carolinas/Tennessee Audit & Assurance practice and former member of the management committee of Deloitte & Touche LLP.