Our 10-Year DE+I Goals
All of the goals were created through a collaborative, iterative process involving firm leadership, stakeholders, and stewards at all levels of the firm. The goals have also been designed with flexibility to allow for future incorporation of other dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as applicable.
Representative Partner Group Composition by 2032
ensuring that Partner/Associate Partner representation matches the firm for ethnicity/race, gender identify, and LGBTQ+ identity.
Representative Firm Composition by 2032
ensuring firm demographics align with national averages for ethnicity/race, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ identity.
Internal Recognition for Trailblazing DE+I Practices
with internal stewards and recruiting candidates identifying Clarkston as leading the consulting industry with DE+I-related policies and practices and as a sought-after firm by a diverse array of candidates.
External Recognition for Trailblazing DE+I Practices
with external parties identifying Clarkston as a leading consulting firm that embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion at the core of the firm.
Short-Term Feeder Goals
Our strategy to achieve success and ensure accountability is centered on driving progress toward three- and five-year short-term feeder goals carried out by individual partners and teams of volunteer stewards within the firm.
Tom Finegan
CEO and Co-Founder
“We have a responsibility to ensure that we provide a consistent and equitable career experience for all of our stewards – one that is inclusive and representative of all our key stakeholders and the community as a whole. We will directly align our firm and leadership goals – as well as establish internal and external accountability and reporting – to ensure success.”
Mike Hackett
President
“Clarkston takes great pride in our firm’s diversity and our dedication to creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization for our people and our clients. We see this 10-year plan as a concrete step in our continuous DE+I journey, as well as an invaluable opportunity to improve our organizational capabilities, too.”
LaToya Lee Jones
Partner and DE+I Chair Emerita
“Since its founding, our Diversity Council and leadership team have been intentional in pursuing DE+I initiatives that are meaningful, impactful, and sustainable. By democratizing these initiatives – leveraging our stewards as our greatest asset to help achieve these goals – we are also creating a pathway for continued growth and success in the future.”
PK Sundar
Diversity Council Chair
“We are committed to sharing our progress openly with our clients, stewards, and communities. By publishing our progress, we hope to raise the bar for the entire professional services industry.”
