Karole F. Lloyd
About Karole F. Lloyd
Professional Title and Career at Ernst & Young
Karole F. Lloyd is a retired Partner from Ernst & Young, where she served a remarkable 37-year career. She held the position of Vice Chair and Southeast Regional Managing Partner. Her tenure included roles on the US Executive Board, Americas Operating Executive, and the Global Practice Group from 2009 through 2016. Throughout her career, she managed high-profile clients involved in mergers, IPOs, acquisitions, and divestitures across diverse industries such as banking, insurance, consumer products, transportation, real estate, manufacturing, and retail.
Director at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Since 2018, Karole F. Lloyd has been a director at Churchill Downs Incorporated. In this role, she serves on the Nominating & Governance Committee and chairs the Audit Committee. Her responsibilities include overseeing the audit processes and ensuring compliance with governance standards.
Board Member Roles at Aflac Inc.
Karole F. Lloyd has been a member of the Board of Directors at Aflac Inc. since January 2017. She chairs the Audit and Risk Committee and is a member of both the Executive Committee and Finance and Investment Committee. Her work involves supervising audit and risk management, contributing to executive decisions, and overseeing financial and investment policies.
Community Engagement in Atlanta
Karole F. Lloyd actively engages in the Atlanta community. She is involved with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and The Rotary Club of Atlanta. Lloyd has also contributed to cultural institutions, previously serving as the Chair of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors.
Support for Education
Karole F. Lloyd supports many colleges and universities throughout the Southeast. She serves on the President’s Advisory Council and the Board of Visitors at the University of Alabama, contributing to the institution's academic and strategic initiatives.