Roger Wilkes

Roger Wilkes is the Chief Operating Officer at Perkins Coie LLP, where responsibilities include overseeing all business functions across 20 global offices and guiding the firm’s strategic growth. With a robust background in operational leadership, Roger has held significant roles at The Conference Board as a member of the Operational Excellence Council since November 2017, and previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Kobre & Kim from July 2019 to October 2023. At PwC, from February 2001 to July 2019, Roger held multiple leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of US Marketing & Sales, where strategic initiatives and cross-functional operations were managed for a substantial organization. Educational credentials include a BBA in Accountancy from Baruch College, an MBA in Executive Management/Management Consulting from St. John's University, and training from Harvard Law School's Executive Education program.