Rick Fezell is an EY Alumni, Board member and Audit Committee Chair of American Battery Technology Company and a graduate of EY’s Journey to the Boardroom program.
Rick had an illustrious career of over 35 years with EY teams in senior leadership roles such as EY Global Technology Industry Leader and EY Americas Vice Chair – Accounts, to name a few. After a successful stint at EY, Rick joined the board of American Battery Technology Company. He is also a serving Board Member at Perspectives Charter Schools.
Rick has always been an ardent believer in the power and influence of building strong relationships and the value of being part of a network. We recently had the opportunity to interview Rick to hear about his EY journey and his thoughts on the importance of connections.
During our conversation we were able to gain insights about his journey, experiences, learnings, and outlook for the future. He illustrated how the years he spent and the connections he built while at EY have continued to help him since his retirement.
What was your last role at EY and what part of the EY business did you work in?
My last role was Americas Leader for EY’s strategic alliance with Microsoft, bringing the best of digital transformation to the market. Prior to this I was Americas Vice Chair – Accounts, driving and enabling growth in key markets. All in all, I worked at EY for 35 years.
What was your proudest moment or greatest achievement while at EY?
Proudest moment and greatest achievement were the same for me, and it’s something I was able to experience each year. When I’d receive phone calls or messages from people who were promoted, thanking me and others for helping them achieve a significant milestone in their career. It was always a great joy to be recognized for that.
Tell us a bit more about your current employer and board role.