Dennis Whalen retired as senior partner with KPMG in 2020 with expertise in driving innovative growth, aligning risk with strategy, and developing dynamic talent. He served as the lead audit partner on key clients, including GE Healthcare, Pfizer, The Shaw Group, Halliburton, and Koch Industries.

Whalen brings more than 35 years of global experience and an exceptional record of delivering results for his broad technical, operational, and business experience; serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and board members across the energy, construction, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences industries in both developed and emerging markets; and shaping governance strategy to create long-term value and unlock the power of diversity. As the founder of KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, 

Whalen is nationally recognized as a thought leader in governance strategy, fostering best practices that support growth, managing risk, and exceeding investor and stakeholder expectations. He is an NACD Board Leadership Fellow, recently attained the distinction of Directorship Certification by successfully passing NACD’s new exam. He has been consistently named as one of the most influential people in governance in America by NACD Directorship magazine.

He currently serves on the NACD Texas TriCities Chapter board where is President as well as the Royal Oaks Country Club. He formerly served on the Charah Solutions, Inc. board.