Deloitte's U.S. firm has named Jason Girzadas as its next CEO, succeeding Joe Ucuzoglu, who is becoming
Girzadas is currently managing principal of businesses, global and strategic services, where he's responsible for driving integration across Deloitte's audit and assurance, consulting, tax, and risk and financial advisory practices. He's also been a member of the U.S. Executive Committee, advisory partner for several large clients, and actively engaged with several strategic alliances for Deloitte. Girzadas previously led Deloitte Global Consulting, where he oversaw double-digit revenue growth.
"I am deeply honored and excited to be asked to serve as our firm's next U.S. CEO, and to work closely with Lara as our U.S. chair," he said in a statement. "Through the leadership of Joe and Janet, and the day-to-day impact of our more than 7,000 partners, principals, and managing directors and more than 165,000 professionals, Deloitte is in an incredibly strong position to continue to serve our clients with excellence as an integrated firm across our four businesses, to fulfill our responsibilities in serving the capital markets, to create a leading talent experience for our people, and to be an organization that lives its purpose."
Abrash is currently chair and CEO of Deloitte & Touche LLP, overseeing all aspects of its U.S. audit and assurance practice. She is also a member of the U.S. Executive Committee and the advisory partner for several large clients. Previously she was deputy CEO of the U.S. audit and assurance practice, national managing partner of audit innovation and client service delivery, and chief operating officer. She's also served as a member of the Deloitte U.S. board of directors.
"I am honored and humbled by the confidence our partners have placed in me to lead the Deloitte board," Abrash said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing the effective, transparent governance of our partnership while collaborating with Jason and the management team to build upon our legacy as the world's leading professional services firm — one that is defined by solving the most complex and unique challenges facing our clients and society."
