About the 2010 Speakers
Steve Howe
Ernst & Young
Steve Howe
In his role as Americas Area Managing Partner, Steve has leadership of some 41,500 Ernst & Young people across 30 countries, and the Area's 13 business units and centralized infrastructure report to him.
Besides the US and Canada, the Americas Area includes Latin America, with its important emerging economies, and Israel, which has a large number of SEC registrants.
Steve was leader of Ernst & Young's Financial Services office before his appointment as Americas Area Managing Partner. He has a long background in working with leading global financial services companies, serving as audit partner or senior advisory partner on many of EY's largest clients. In addition to his client involvement, Steve has a strong interest in the development of our people, and is Executive Sponsor of the Americas Area Inclusiveness efforts. Steve also represents Ernst & Young in the Americas in maintaining regulatory relationships.
Based in New York, Steve is actively involved in supporting a number of charities and in developing EY's corporate responsibility efforts. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Hall and of Colgate University, where he received a BA degree in Mathematical Economics. Steve also holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Stern School at New York University. His hobbies and interests include golfing, skiing, and enjoying family activities.
