Bridget Neill

Bridget is the Americas vice chair – public policy for EY, a leading global professional services organization that provides assurance, tax, strategy and transaction, and consulting services. In this role, Bridget advises EY on public policy developments that affect EY, the profession and capital markets stakeholders. Her efforts include coordinating within EY and with stakeholders to gain perspective and formulate EY public policy strategies.

Bridget brings over 25 years of US and global public policy experience to her role, having started her career with the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group and serving in roles addressing US and cross-border matters within the US Department of the Treasury, Securities and Exchange  Commission, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), where  Bridget served as the advisor to Mark W. Olson, the then chair of the PCAOB.

In these prior roles, Bridget worked closely with US and non-US authorities and private sector representatives to formulate strategic policy initiatives, including regulations and guidance. Bridget is involved in several US and global policy initiatives, including through coalitions and trade associations. She serves on the board of the Business Software Alliance and the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness and is a member of the advisory council for the Center for Audit Quality. She interacts regularly with policymakers, investors, the business community and other public policy stakeholders.