Michele Parmelee is the Deloitte Global Deputy CEO and Chief People & Purpose Officer. In this role, she leads a broad portfolio of programmes that enhance Deloitte's global brand, reputation and talent experience in support of its global strategy. She leads Deloitte's purpose agenda.

In addition, Michele leads the Offices of the Deloitte Global CEO and Deloitte Global Programs. She is a member of the Deloitte Global Executive Committee. Michele is a Deloitte US principal and in her 23rd year with Deloitte. Prior to joining Deloitte Global, she delivered strategy and operations consulting services to FSI clients as part of the Deloitte US. Her client service focus was within the banking, payments, insurance and real estate sectors. Prior to joining Deloitte Global in June 2015, Michele was the secretary of the Deloitte US board of directors and led the Office of the Chairman.

Outside of Deloitte, Michele is the President of the International Organization of Employers (IOE). She is a Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB). Michele also serves as a member of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees and its Executive Compensation and Membership Accountability Committees.

Michele has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA magna cum laude with honours from Brown University.