College of Business Alum Named CEO of Deloitte & Touche

College of Business alum James H. Quigley was named U.S. chief executive officer of Deloitte & Touche, the world's No. 2 accounting firm.

Mr. Quigley, 50, currently co–regional managing partner in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, is widely respected for his skill in serving large clients with complex needs. He is a member of the executive committee and the board of directors. In addition to his executive responsibilities, Mr. Quigley provides oversight of Deloitte services for a number of large, multi-national companies. As U.S. CEO, Quigley will lead the firm's client service initiatives and will steer the firm's strategic direction. He is a resident of New Canaan, Connecticut.

He joined the firm in 1974. As a partner, Mr. Quigley served in several key management roles with the firm's national office, including assistant to the chairman and chief of staff, and secretary to the board of directors and operating committee.

He serves in an advisory capacity to several clients, including American Industrial Partners, BASF, Cendent, Fisher Scientific, Hunstman Chemical, International Paper, ITT Industries, Monsanto, Solutia and Verizon Wireless. He also served for seven years as the firm's lead client service partner to Monsanto Company.

Mr. Quigley is a graduate of Utah State University and is involved in many professional and civic activities, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Economic Club of New York and the United Way of Tri-State.

Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 U.S. cities.