Kelly J. Grier

Ms. Grier served as U.S. Chair and America’s Managing Partner (Chief Executive Officer) of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) (a global leader in professional services and one of the “Big Four” accounting firms) from 2018 to 2022. Ms. Grier began her career at EY in 1991 and held numerous leadership roles during her 30-year tenure, including Vice Chair and Central Region Managing Partner, Americas Vice Chair of Talent (2014), and SEC Audit Partner.

Ms. Grier is also a senior advisor to Permira Advisors (a global private equity firm) and serves as a board member of several nonprofits, including the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, and Global Forestation Generation.

Ms. Grier is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Saint Mary’s College.

Ms. Grier brings extensive expertise in audit quality, regulatory matters, financial reporting, and the oversight of large, publicly traded companies. She has substantial experience in corporate governance, international business and affairs, and leadership talent and development strategies.