By leading with empathy and strategic insight, I empower our people to bring their very best to our clients as they tackle complex challenges and navigate their transformation journeys.

Whitt Butler

EY Americas Vice Chair – Consulting

Transformational leader driven by values and purpose. Global strategist and innovator. People-focused team builder. Proud husband and father. Golf enthusiast.

As EY Americas Vice Chair – Consulting, Whitt leads more than 25,000 consultants across the Americas in realizing business transformation through the power of people, technology and innovation. He is focused on collaborative leadership, strategic problem-solving and helping clients create sustainable long-term value.

Most recently, Whitt served as the EY Global Risk Consulting Leader, working with EY clients to establish leading risk management practices.  

Previously, Whitt served as a Regional Consulting Managing Partner, Risk Engagement Partner, Global Client Service Partner and Market Segment Leader.

With more than 20 years of consulting experience working with both privately and publicly owned companies, Whitt is laser-focused on clients and the market, developing strong teams and cultivating trustworthy connections with C-suite executives to deliver exceptional service.

Whitt has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accountancy from Miami University. He lives in Ohio with his wife and three children. 

How Whitt is building a better working world

With a passion for disruptive new technologies and digital capabilities, I help clients embrace change and develop strategies for continued competitiveness as business models evolve.

I believe in the power of people and fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. 

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