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Meet Our Board of Directors: James S. Turley

Meet Our Board of Directors  •  April 17, 2026
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

  • James spent his career at EY, rising from staff auditor to global CEO, and now chairs Citi’s Audit Committee
  • He supports the firm’s transformation in data, technology and risk, powered by its people
  • Culture matters most, he says: if it isn’t rewarding, talent won’t stay

In this series, we sit down with members of our Board to explore their careers, leadership philosophies and the experiences that shape their decision-making. From former regulators to seasoned private-sector leaders, each brings the expertise and judgment needed to help guide a global financial institution.

James is a globally respected business leader who led Ernst & Young as Chairman and CEO for more than a decade, steering one of the world’s largest professional services firms through a period of major industry transformation.

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