Deborah DeHaas and Joel Schlachtenhaufen

Deborah DeHaas (pictured) is chief inclusion officer and national managing partner, Center for Board Effectiveness, Deloitte. Deb drives Deloitte’s strategy to develop a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive environment where leaders thrive. She leads the Center for Board Effectiveness by setting the strategic direction and establishing board and C-suite relationships through innovative programs. As lead client service or advisory partner, Deb has engaged with boards to address timely governance issues.

Joel Schlachtenhaufen is a principal in the Merger & Acquisition Consultative Services practice with Deloitte Consulting LLP. He has more than 20 years of professional experience, including significant experience advising and working with senior executives to drive shareholder value through the full lifecycle of M&A transactions. He has successfully led efforts in M&A strategy, transaction advisory and integration, and divestiture planning and execution across multiple industries.