Dipti Gulati

Dipti Gulati is the chief executive officer of Deloitte’s US Audit & Assurance business, leading more than 17,000 professionals. She is the first racially and ethnically diverse woman to lead an Audit & Assurance business at a Big Four firm.

In her role, Dipti is responsible for driving quality outcomes that enhance the integrity and trust in the capital markets. This includes a commitment to innovative and transformative audit and assurance services, high-quality client service excellence, and developing diverse teams.

With more than 30 years of experience, Dipti brings a leadership style of inspiration and transparency. Within a highly regulated environment, she has served some of the largest global public companies, primarily in the financial services industry, and is recognized for her commitment to quality. She has held numerous leadership roles, most recently serving on Deloitte's US Board of Directors and its Risk and Regulatory Committee.

As an immigrant, Dipti believes in holding the door open for the next generation of diverse leaders. Her commitment to both Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and advancing the accounting profession show up in her engagement with organizations like Ascend, NABA Inc., Out & Equal, and universities; and through advocacy for Deloitte’s Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable (MADE) commitment. She previously served on the board of the United Way of New York City.

Dipti has been recognized by Ascend as a 2024 A-list honoree for her leadership and contributions to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. She is a graduate of Lehigh University with a degree in accounting and earned her MBA from Columbia Business School with a concentration in Finance. She is a licensed CPA , and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.