Karyn Twaronite

Karyn is the EY Global Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness. She develops and innovates all strategic initiatives to make the global EY organization an inclusive and equitable workplace for its 400,000 employees across 150 countries. She is responsible for strengthening the effectiveness of the firm’s diverse workforce throughout the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.

Karyn received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Miami University of Ohio and a Master’s degree in Taxation from Fordham University. She also holds a certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management from Harvard Business School and is a graduate of the Partnership for New York City’s David Rockefeller Fellows program. Karyn is a licensed CPA of New York.

How Karyn is building a better working world

“I’m working to help build an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging at EY. Only when people feel that they belong at work can they truly thrive – providing the strongest leadership, collaboration, innovation and value to clients and their teams.

I’m actively listening to many voices and perspectives and learning from them, providing sponsorship, mentoring and building awareness. I proactively use my seat at the leadership table to create more equitable systems, processes, decisions and opportunities around all corners of our EY world.

As the world continues to offer more challenges and stresses, I’m also working with our clients, communities and stakeholders to build stronger, more resilient and inclusive ecosystems.”