EY Names Julie Linn Teigland Global Vice Chair

EY has announced the appointment of Julie Linn Teigland as EY Global Vice Chair – Alliances and Ecosystems. Teigland will now lead the growth of strategic alliances, expand the EY ecosystem and develop new collaborations with established and emerging market players.

Teigland brings more than 30 years of proven experience in professional services. For the last six years, as Area Managing Partner for EY Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA), she has been a driving force behind the geographic area’s revenue growth to US$22b. Today, EY EMEIA comprises member firms with more than 160,000 people across 95 countries. Teigland also sits on several boards across Europe and the U.S.. She started her professional career in 1990 and has previously held several other leadership roles within the EY international practice, since joining the EY organization in 2001.

“Heightened focus and investments in our strategic relationships will be critical for the EY organization to grow and maximize the potential of our ecosystem, enabling innovation, market expansion and scalable growth,” said Raj Sharma, EY Global Managing Partner – Growth & Innovation. “As Julie steps into this new global role, she brings an outstanding mix of market knowledge, business acumen and vision.”