Cherry Bekaert delivers digitally driven and industry-aligned solutions to elevate our clients from mid-market players to market leaders in a hypercompetitive landscape. Ranked among the largest accounting firms in the United States, we offer specialized solutions across assurance, tax, business valuations, digital consulting, M&A and other advisory services to advance our clients' business goals. For more than 75 years, global corporations, private businesses, government entities, nonprofits, emerging firms, start-ups and successful individuals have relied on Cherry Bekaert to guide them forward as their growth advisor. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 363

CEO: Michelle Thompson

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Michelle Thompson Cherry Bekaert CEO Rating

Cherry Bekaert's CEO, Michelle Thompson, has 30 employee ratings and a score of 81/100, placing them in the Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that females at Cherry Bekaert rate Michelle Thompson higher than males, giving the CEO a score of 90/100.

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Where This Score Ranks Cherry Bekaert's CEO Rating

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Cherry Bekaert CEO Michelle Thompson Bio

As the Chief Executive Officer/Firm Managing Partner for Cherry Bekaert, Michelle is responsible for oversight of the Firm’s Management Team as well as executing and promoting the overall strategic plan, growth and direction of the Firm. Her leadership role includes chairing Cherry Bekaert’s Executive Board and overseeing the day-to-day administration and financial management of the Firm. Michelle is also an Assurance Partner in the Raleigh practice.

Joining the Firm in 1998, Michelle established Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Assurance & Advisory Services (“RAS”) Group and was instrumental in the strategy, growth and development of RAS service offerings for more than 10 years. She later served for seven years as Managing Partner of Cherry Bekaert’s Assurance Services, managing resource utilization, client experience and other operational aspects associated with delivering audit and assurance services to clients.

Michelle began her career in 1994 as an auditor with a multinational accounting firm, where she participated in services ranging from audits of large SEC companies to mergers and acquisition due diligence engagements. She has served several of the largest public sector clients in the North Carolina market. In addition, Michelle’s progressive accounting knowledge extends to technology and health science companies, government contractors and local government entities.

Who Ranks Cherry Bekaert's CEO Rating the Highest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 93/100

Gender - Female 90/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 88/100

Who Ranks Cherry Bekaert's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Gender - Male 47/100

Cherry Bekaert CEO Michelle Thompson At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Cherry Bekaert.

Based on 30 ratings, Michelle Thompson ranks right above Deloitte (US) CEO, Joe Ucuzoglu.

Cherry Bekaert's CEO is highly regarded by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. However, Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.