At Protiviti, leadership shows up in the way we support our clients, develop our people, and strengthen our communities. In this feature, we highlight several senior leaders whose recent work demonstrates what it means to lead with purpose, curiosity, and genuine impact.
CLIENT IMPACT
Navigating a Complex Regulatory Milestone
Matthew Perconte, Managing Director, Legal, Risk & Compliance
Matthew recently led Protiviti’s advisory effort in support of an International Bank pursuing a major U.S. banking expansion milestone. Through deep expertise in governance, risk, compliance, and technology, he oversaw the development of governance frameworks, regulatory-ready business planning, and key policy enhancements submitted as part of the federal approval process.
His leadership helped the client navigate regulatory scrutiny with confidence while establishing a strong foundation for its U.S. operations.
Building Trust Through Strategic Partnership
Jennifer Friese, CMO & Digital Capability Leader
Jennifer points to Protiviti’s work with a National Financial Services Company as a strong example of how strategic thinking, collaboration, and trusted relationships lead to meaningful results. The team has supported multiple products across the client’s portfolio, always starting with a clear understanding of the client’s objectives and challenges.
“The team’s ability to organically grow the relationship through trust, collaboration and quality works delivers directly on our core Protiviti values.”
PEOPLE IMPACT
Preparing Future Leaders for a Rapidly Changing Industry
Melissa Kandel, Managing Director, Internal Audit & Financial Advisory
Melissa is focused on cultivating the next generation of leaders within the Business Process Audit & Advisory practice. She emphasizes curiosity, adaptability, and continuous learning as the qualities needed to lead in an industry that continues to evolve rapidly.
“We are intentionally investing in developing future leaders who are prepared for the evolving expectations of our industry.”
Elevating Talent Through Buyer-Focused Thinking
Jennifer Friese, CMO & Digital Capability Leader
Jennifer has also seen meaningful growth across the CMO Buyer team over the past year. By shifting from a capability-specific mindset to fully immersing themselves in the role of the CMO buyer, the team strengthened the quality, impact, and relevance of their client interactions.
“The ideas and conversations with clients have become much more impactful and resonate.”
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Supporting Families and Addressing Food Scarcity
Jennifer Friese, CMO & Digital Capability Leader
Jennifer is passionate about supporting families in her community. She and her daughter regularly volunteer with their local food bank.
“Combating food scarcity in my local town is something I am proactively working on. My daughter and I regularly support our local foodbank with shopping and helping to support families in need with clothing and other necessities.”
Shaping Protiviti’s Future
Whether guiding clients through complex challenges, helping develop future leaders, or supporting their communities, these leaders exemplify the values that define Protiviti’s culture. Their stories show how meaningful impact is created every day through collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to leading with purpose.
