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Deloitte UK has appointed Hayley McKelvey as its first chief AI officer, a newly created role that places AI strategy at the heart of the firm’s leadership.
McKelvey, who is joining the UK executive, effective 1 June 2026, will be responsible for driving the firm’s AI strategy across client services and internal operations and accelerating the firm’s progress towards becoming the leading AI-enabled professional services firm in the UK.
McKelvey joins the executive having served most recently as the firm’s chief AI officer for the UK’s Tax and Legal practices. With over 20 years of technology and transformation experience she has a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes through long-term digital transformation programmes for clients and within Deloitte.
Commenting on her new role, McKelvey said: “I am honoured to step into this role at a time when AI is fundamentally reshaping professional services. Data, AI and technology are changing how business is done, with profound implications for economies, organisations and the future of work.
“Harnessing the power of AI responsibly and strategically, both for our clients and in our own operations, is my priority. I look forward to working with our partners to build on our momentum and continue to deliver real, measurable outcomes with AI.”
