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Kirsten Rhodes
Vice Chair, Client Relationship Development at Deloitte LLP
Kirsten Rhodes is a senior executive at Deloitte LLP, currently serving as Vice Chair and Client Relationship Development Leader.1 She assumed this national role in November 2023, focusing on driving Deloitte's strategy to develop and nurture client relationships across individuals' career arcs.1
Professional Background
Kirsten has an extensive career at Deloitte, spanning various leadership positions:
- Vice Chair, Client Relationship Development (June 2023 - Present)2
- Global Lead Client Service Principal (2016 - Present)2
- San Francisco Managing Principal (January 2019 - November 2023)2
- Managing Director, West Region Inclusion (2011 - 2016)2
Prior to Deloitte, she held positions at ThruPoint and Netigy.2
Areas of Expertise
Kirsten specializes in:
- Strategic Transformation
- Growth Strategy
- Global Partnerships
- Technology Industry leadership
- Inclusion and Diversity initiatives
Leadership Approach
Kirsten describes her leadership style as accountable, compassionate, and empathetic. She emphasizes:
- Leading with both head and heart
- Valuing transparency and trust
- Focusing on developing the next generation of leaders2
Advocacy and Recognition
Kirsten is a strong advocate for inclusivity and women in the workplace. She has:
- Led Deloitte's Inclusion initiatives for the West Region
- Spoken on leadership, inclusion, and unconscious bias at various institutions
- Consulted Fortune 500 companies on Diversity & Inclusion strategies2
Her work has been recognized with several awards, including:
- 2018 Jefferson Award for public service
- San Francisco Business Times "Most Influential Women" (2015, 2016, 2017)
- 2014 YWCA TWIN Award2
Kirsten Rhodes is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is passionate about community involvement and philanthropy.2
