What directors’ career histories may reveal about the capabilities of Fortune 100 company boards

Christine Davine is the managing partner of Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness, which helps directors fulfill their oversight responsibilities. The Center’s programs support both experienced and aspiring board members in all aspects of board service including focus areas such as governance, audit, strategy, risk, crisis management, innovation, technology, and succession.

She is a vice chair in Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance (A&A) business and contributes to the strategic direction of A&A as a member of the executive leadership team. She serves some of Deloitte’s most strategic clients and has an extensive record of working with boards of directors and members of management of large, global organizations across industries.

Davine is a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group, which advises the PCAOB on existing and proposed auditing standards as well as emerging audit issues. She is a frequent speaker on current and emerging matters related to corporate governance, regulatory, auditing, accounting, and financial reporting and holds the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certification®.

Previously, Davine served as the managing partner of Quality, Risk & Regulatory for A&A leading Deloitte’s Professional Practice Network of nearly 400 partners and professionals and contributed to setting policy and methodology for addressing complex technical matters in accounting, auditing, and risk management; engaging with regulatory bodies and other stakeholders; and driving global quality initiatives.

Davine has also chaired multiple committees for the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), a public policy organization committed to strengthening public trust and investor confidence in public company auditing, to include: the Professional Practice Executive Committee, which provides a forum for firms to discuss SEC and PCAOB technical and regulatory matters; and the CAQ Advisory Council, which advises on the CAQ’s strategic objectives.

Prior to joining Deloitte, she spent eight years with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Division of Corporation Finance and was an associate chief accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant. She is a licensed CPA in Virginia and Washington, D.C. and holds a BS in accounting from the University of Virginia and an MBA in finance from The George Washington University.

Jamie McCall leads the research program for the Deloitte Center for Board Effectiveness, where he focuses on issues shaping board governance and oversight. He also supports Deloitte’s Growth & Purpose research agenda, including initiatives related to social entrepreneurship and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

Before joining Deloitte, McCall served in an executive role at a community development nonprofit and managed research for North Carolina’s public-private economic development collaborative.

Tim Murphy is a senior manager in the Deloitte Center for Integrated Research where he leads research that helps build organizational resilience, overcome current business challenges, and be prepared for the disruptions of tomorrow. As a researcher and analytical scientist with Deloitte Global, he focuses on understanding how organizations are embedding resilience across the enterprise, including supply chains, talent models, and strategy.

Elizabeth is a researcher and author whose work focuses on human experience. She has over 15 years of experience leading international research teams in higher education, non-profits, and the private sector. In her role with the Chief Executive Program, Elizabeth directs research initiatives that support the CEO and other executive leaders.

Prior to Deloitte, Elizabeth worked at several US museums including the Fogg Museum at Harvard University where she designed immersive learning experiences. She has also been on faculty at several US universities where she taught graduate courses on research methods, persuasive communication, and visual messaging.

Elizabeth earned a PhD and MA at The University of Virginia and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard University.

Caroline is the experience director for Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness, helping lead boardroom experiences and insights that support corporate boards and directors in fulfilling their governance-related responsibilities. She leads team operations and strategy, helping directors deliver value to the organizations they serve by providing a portfolio of innovative experiences and thought leadership throughout their tenure. She also leads an array of strategic initiatives, including those focused on talent growth and development, market-leading research and sensing, and strategic client and sponsorship relationships. Previously, she served as the chief of staff for the Deloitte US chief inclusion officer, and held various client service roles in Deloitte Consulting LLP.