Joe Ucuzoglu, CEO of Deloitte: A Leader Forged in Global Service

Joe Ucuzoglu leads Deloitte Global with clarity and purpose in today’s world of rapid change. Appointed to the role in December 2022, he took over at a time when businesses everywhere are navigating shifting technologies, regulatory demands, and expectations around social responsibility. His leadership style reflects the demands of this moment by driving growth while maintaining trust, integrity, and operational excellence.

Snapshot of Deloitte

Deloitte is one of the largest professional services firms in the world, operating across audit & assurance, tax & legal, consulting, risk advisory, and financial advisory. Under Ucuzoglu, Deloitte serves hundreds of thousands of professionals globally and works with corporations, governments, and institutions to solve complex challenges. Revenue and scale continue to grow, emphasizing its role not just as a business helper but as a partner in societal impact.

Education & Early Roles

Joe Ucuzoglu holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California. Before rising to senior leadership, his career included roles in audit and assurance and his roots aligned with finance, risk, and regulatory disciplines. These early experiences shaped a rigorous mindset focused on quality and reliability.

From National to Global Leadership

Before becoming Global CEO, Ucuzoglu served as CEO of Deloitte US (appointed in 2019), and led the US Audit & Assurance practice. He also held roles such as National Managing Partner for Government, Regulatory, and Professional Matters. All these roles gave him exposure to both client facing work and internal operations, giving him a holistic understanding before taking the top global role.

Guiding Principles: Vision, Values & Strategy

Joe believes in leadership through purpose, inclusion, and foresight. He often emphasizes the role businesses should play in society by delivering economic value while also contributing to communities, maintaining high ethical standards, and staying adaptable. Under his leadership, Deloitte continues to invest in innovation and tech, but also in culture, trust, and building resilient practices.

Measurable Impact & Notable Achievements

Since his appointment, Ucuzoglu has overseen Deloitte during revenue growth, scaling of global operations, and rising visibility in themes like ESG, regulatory change, and technology disruption. His appointment followed a long track record of performance in Deloitte US and his ability to navigate audit, regulatory, and client service challenges. He also represents Deloitte externally in forums, regulatory, academic, and policy spaces, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to public trust and stakeholder engagement.