Protiviti's Kimberly Dickerson Named a Top 25 Consultant by Consulting Magazine

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May 12, 2015, 10:07 ET

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly Dickerson, a managing director at global consulting firm Protiviti (www.protiviti.com), has been honored as a 2015 Top 25 Consultant in the financial services category by Consulting magazine. Dickerson was selected from among nearly 400 nominees for the honor, which recognizes industry professionals making the greatest impact on clients and their respective firms.

"Kim's keen ability to address critical issues head-on, her deep-rooted industry experience, and her exceptional advice and counsel continue to help our clients solve some of their most critical business issues," said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of Protiviti. "We are proud of Kim's accomplishments to date as both a leader and mentor at Protiviti, and of this tremendous recognition."

In addition to her work with clients, Dickerson holds leadership roles as the head of Protiviti's Metro D.C. office and the firm's Global Women's Initiative. With more than 25 years of professional experience working as a financial services industry consultant, including work at several top five U.S. banks and private equity firms, Dickerson provides an unmatched level of experience in risk management and compliance.

At Protiviti, Dickerson currently focuses on assisting financial institutions with building and strengthening risk management frameworks, testing for regulatory compliance, assessing and improving control environments, operations, and implementing change of control transactions.

She joins an elite group of past Protiviti Top 25 Consultant winners including: Carol Beaumier (2014), Jim Pajakowski (2013), Jim Armetta (2012), Jim DeLoach (2011) and Cory Gunderson (2009).

"We were impressed with the nearly 400 nominations we received this year. Each year, the Top 25 nominations get stronger and stronger, and this year was no different," said Consulting Editor and Publisher Joe Kornik. "This year's winners are trend-setters and thought leaders, and are moving the needle like never before when it comes to being a trusted advisor to their clients."

The publication will celebrate the winners at its annual Top 25 Consultants Achievement Awards Dinner, which will be held on June 18 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, governance, risk and internal audit, and has served more than 60 percent of Fortune 1000^® and 35 percent of Fortune Global 500^® companies. Protiviti and its independently owned Member Firms serve clients through a network of more than 70 locations in over 20 countries. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies.

Named to the 2015 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® list, Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

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