Ashley Hartley
About Ashley Hartley
Ashley Hartley is the Director of Knowledge Services at Protiviti, recognized as a Women Leader in Consulting by Consulting Magazine in 2018.
Company
Ashley Hartley currently holds the position of Director of Knowledge Services at Protiviti, a global consulting firm. Based in San Francisco, California, her work spans more than two decades. In this role, she is instrumental in advancing Protiviti's global knowledge management capabilities, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective information sharing with clients. Hartley leads various initiatives aimed at the development and implementation of knowledge-sharing tools and platforms, notably including the global intranet and O365.
Title
As the Director of Knowledge Services, Ashley Hartley spearheads the management and dissemination of crucial organizational knowledge within Protiviti. Her strategic leadership in this area includes overseeing the India-based Knowledge and Innovation Center (PKIC), which comprises more than 150 researchers, designers, and knowledge managers. Under her direction, Protiviti has significantly enhanced its internal and client-facing knowledge-sharing capabilities.
Previous Experience
Before her tenure at Protiviti, Ashley Hartley worked at Arthur Andersen as a Manager from 1997 to 2002, a period of five years. During this time, she developed substantial expertise in management consulting, enriching her professional background and paving the way for her future leadership roles.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Hartley achieved her M.Phil from the University of Cambridge between 1994 and 1995. Prior to this, she obtained her BA from Pomona College from 1989 to 1993, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. Her educational background has been foundational in her professional journey, providing her with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary for her roles in knowledge services and management consulting.
Achievements
In 2018, Ashley Hartley was recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Women Leader in Consulting, an accolade that acknowledges her significant contributions to the field. This recognition, along with her role in establishing and managing a sizable team at PKIC, highlights her leadership and impact on advancing organizational knowledge management practices.