Jarrod Combs-Harris

About Jarrod Combs-Harris

I’m Dr. Jarrod Combs-Harris, a Human Resources and Global Finance Executive with more than 25 years of experience leading transformative change across Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven nonprofits, and global teams. My purpose is to help organizations grow through strategy, inclusion, and innovation, bridging people and performance to create sustainable impact.My academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to lifelong learning and human-centered leadership. I hold advanced degrees in Strategic Leadership, Global Management, and Business Administration, and certifications in Digital Transformation Strategy, Board Governance, and Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. I’m currently pursuing a Doctor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership and Management, where my research focuses on inclusive innovation, sustainable growth, and systems that enable both equity and performance.At Accenture, I lead strategic initiatives across Service and Client Groups that align people strategy, financial performance, and technology transformation. My work spans human capital strategy, finance transformation, change enablement, and responsible AI integration. I am passionate about helping organizations stay agile, digitally enabled, and ready for the future of work.Beyond my corporate role, I proudly serve on the board of Lutheran Settlement House, advancing community-based strategies that strengthen equity, safety, and resilience. I am equally dedicated to mentoring the next generation of inclusive leaders and helping teams find purpose in how they work, lead, and innovate together.I believe that leadership begins with empathy, thrives through collaboration, and sustains itself through systems that honor both results and humanity.

Experience

1. Us Inclusion and Diversity Lead Strategy, Consulting, and Products Groups

   Accenture

   Sep 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Lead enterprise workforce strategy for a employee, multi‑segment organization, integrating financial modeling, workforce planning, and talent strategy to optimize cost, capability, and long‑term value creation.• Advise 300+ C‑suite and senior executives annually on people strategy, succession planning, and organizational design, grounding recommendations in financial impact, operating model efficiency, and enterprise risk considerations.• Govern performance, promotion, and rewards architectures for employees, ensuring equity, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and alignment with financial controls, compensation budgets, and value‑based decision making.• Apply predictive analytics and financial‑linked workforce insights to guide retention, capacity planning, and attrition risk management, influencing decisions affecting roles and millions in workforce investment.• Design and oversee leadership pipeline, bench‑strength, and sponsorship models that strengthen enterprise readiness for critical roles while supporting long‑term succession, capability building, and financial continuity.• Drive workforce development and mobility initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce turnover costs, and improve leadership effectiveness through targeted coaching, performance architecture, and talent deployment strategies.• Serve as Americas LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Lead, shaping benefits, wellbeing programs, and workforce policies that improve engagement, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen culture as a strategic asset.

Education

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Master of Global Management, International Business

  2017 — 2018

• Columbia Business School

  Graduate Certificate, Digital Business Strategies

• Thomas Jefferson University

  Doctor of Management, Military and Strategic Leadership

• University of Pennsylvania

  DiverseForce On Boards - Board Leadership & Governance Program

  2022 — 2023

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Doctor of Professional Practice, Global Leadership and Management

• Capella University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Financial Reporting
• Annual Reports
• Yardi Property Management Software
• Oracle
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Commercial Real Estate Analysis
• Payroll
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Sap
• Budgets
• Oracle Project Accounting
• Monthly Close Process
• Strategic Planning
• Accounting
• Insurance
• Tax Accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Sap Bw
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Food & Beverage
• Business Process Improvement
• Cost Accounting
• Chemical Industry
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Auditing