Speakers
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor
KET Solutions, LLC
Friday February 27, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kimberly is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership. Ellison-Taylor is a sought after keynote speaker and has received many awards and recognitions for her expertise and leadership including Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
For almost 17 years, Ellison-Taylor served in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation. Kimberly advised C-Suite Executives on cloud solutions that innovate and transform business. Ellison-Taylor is also an adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Information Officer Certificate program teaching Emerging Technologies & Innovation. She is also an independent board director.
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor's career includes roles at Prince George’s County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA. She has an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a MBA from Loyola University, an Accounting Certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management as well as a Chief Information Officer certificate. She is certified as a CPA, CGMA, CITP, and CISA.
Kimberly has volunteered in the accounting profession for over 20 years including leadership positions as Chairman of the American Institute of CPAs, Chairman of the Association of Certified Professional Accountants, and Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs. Kimberly is also the Chair for the AICPA’s National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion and also held a position as President of Beta Alpha Psi. Ellison-Taylor is also the Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs Education Foundation and is a member of the board of advisors for several business schools.
Dipti Gulati
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Friday February 27, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Dipti Gulati is the chief executive officer of Deloitte’s US Audit & Assurance business, leading more than 20,000 professionals.
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 high-performing 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, including managing partner for the East region of Deloitte’s US Audit & Assurance business, and most recently served on Deloitte's US Board of Directors and its Risk and Regulatory Committee.
Recognized by Forbes as a top CPA, Dipti’s commitment to advancing the accounting profession shows up in her engagement with universities and organizations like Center for Audit Quality. She previously served on the board of the United Way of New York City.
Dipti 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 member of Lehigh University’s Board of Trustees.