As the EY Managing Partner for US-Central Accounts, Les leads a practice of 16,000 people to drive the highest level of client service across key industry market segments and accounts, encourages innovation and propels the EY brand in the region. He also focuses on the manufacturing and automotive/mobility landscape as our US-Central Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Industry Market Leader, helping our clients and professionals prepare for the incredible advancements being made in this space.
Les brings more than 30 years of external audit, risk, leadership and consulting experience, as well as four years in industry as a CFO, to our clients across the US. He also serves as the Global Client Service Partner (GCSP) for one of our firm’s key global clients.
He is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, an active board member for the Atlanta Area Scouts Council and serves on the UNC Board of Visitors.
How Les is building a better working world
“I am passionate about helping companies reach and surpass their aspirational goals especially around transformation. With unprecedented change happening in advanced manufacturing and mobility, exciting opportunities for growth can be found in every area of the business. Companies that think big and act boldly will outpace the competition and shape the industry’s future. Our teams are eager to bring innovative services that will make a lasting imprint and create a better working world.”