Leading Through Complexity: EY’s Janet Truncale on Leadership, AI, and the Modern Boardroom

About this episode

Janet Truncale discusses her journey to CEO at EY and the evolving narrative around AI in the workplace.

EY operates as one of the world’s largest and most globally connected professional services firms, employing 400,000 people across more than 150 countries. EY Global Chair and CEO Janet Truncale joins Matt McClure, global co-head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, to discuss her 33-year journey from intern to CEO, the firm’s commitment to upskilling its workforce, and why the narrative around artificial intelligence is shifting from job displacement to a focus on productivity, growth, and the essential role of human objectivity. This session was recorded on March 26, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any…

People in this episode

Host: Matt McClure

Guest: Janet Truncale

Topics covered

• leadership
• artificial intelligence
• workforce upskilling
• business strategy
• modern boardroom

Keywords

• leadership
• AI
• EY
• Goldman Sachs
• workforce
• productivity
• growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EY, Goldman Sachs

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