Quality is the very fabric that underpins every successful organization. We recognize that it has to be embedded within the DNA. Quality is an area in which we will never be complacent.

Jay Paulson

EY Global Assurance Deputy Vice Chair, Professional Practice

Experienced leader working with Assurance professionals all over the world. Passionate about the commitment to our people, the profession and quality. Enjoys time with family, golf and scuba diving.

Jay has over two decades of experience at the global EY organization that spans across all regions, and brings his deep understanding of the organization's mission to his role. Jay believes that great teams and talent are critical to achieving the goals of the global EY organization.

Jay has held previous leadership roles in Audit Quality and Professional Practice and has also served as an auditor on some of the most prominent EY accounts. He played an instrumental role in driving the development of key quality initiatives, including launching the Global Assurance Quality Network, Sustainable Audit Quality (SAQ) and leading on Professional Practice Group efforts, while shaping the audit transformation agenda.

How Jay is shaping the future with confidence

Jay relentlessly strives to help enhance audit quality in the auditing profession and to serve the public interest. He works closely with regulators, oversight bodies and other stakeholders to help enhance the Assurance practice and foster ongoing dialogue that will drive change and improve trust and confidence in capital markets.

Outside the office, Jay enjoys helping his local communities and has served on the board of several local charitable organizations.

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