Kate Barton

As EY Global Vice Chair – Emeritus, Kate oversees all aspects of EY’s Tax strategy and operations, people development, client relations, quality control, risk management, thought leadership, knowledge and learning. She also leads the EY Tax Executive Committee.

Kate brings deep and relevant experience to the role, having extensive, proven experience in providing international tax services and working with large multinational, public companies. In addition, she has helped companies develop and implement domestic and international tax planning and compliance strategies.

Kate received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from Boston University; a Juris Doctor degree in Tax Law and Taxation from Boston College Law School, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif; and an LLM in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.

How Kate is building a better working world

“There are so many ways to contribute to our organization’s commitment to building a better working world. With my EY Tax Leadership team, I promote and take responsibility for a culture of inclusiveness and am a member of the EY Global Diversity and Inclusiveness Steering committee.

We’ve encouraged the development of professional networks for people of all backgrounds to help advance their careers, and have a strong Corporate Responsibility program to drive efforts in our communities outside of EY.

I mentor a number of our women tax professionals and worked to launch EY’s inaugural ‘Women in Tax’ networking event to connect other professionals with potential business mentors. I’m also on the Board of the All Stars Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting youth development through after-school and cultural performance activities.”