Mike DePrisco
IMA President and CEO
Mike DePrisco is the President and CEO of IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), where he is advancing IMA’s mission to provide education, certifications, research, advocacy, and community engagement that equip professionals to drive value for their organizations and their careers. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in professional associations and higher education, DePrisco is focused on expanding IMA’s value proposition for accounting and finance professionals worldwide. IMA serves a global community of about 125,000 members in 150 countries and more than 200 professional and student chapters.
Since joining IMA in April 2023, DePrisco has led the development and implementation of a new vision and strategy designed to broaden the organization’s relevance and reach, enhance member experiences, and strengthen IMA’s role as a catalyst for professional growth and leadership. His priorities include advancing and expanding education and certification programs, fostering innovation, partnering with organizations to create new value, and connecting professionals across disciplines and regions.
Prior to IMA, DePrisco spent a decade at the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he served as Chief Operating Officer and interim President and CEO. In those roles, he provided leadership across global operations, membership strategy, digital delivery, and certification initiatives. Before PMI, he spent more than 20 years in higher education in executive roles focused on academic excellence and career development.
DePrisco serves on the AAA Foundation Board and is co-chair of the Future Accountant Stakeholder Organization (FASO). He is also a member of the CEO Update executive roundtable program, advocating for the future of accounting and management professions. His leadership has been recognized through inclusion on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and NJBIZ’s Power 50 in Accounting lists.
He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a Certificate in Company Direction (International) from the Institute of Directors.
Since joining IMA in April 2023, DePrisco has led the development and implementation of a new vision and strategy designed to broaden the organization’s relevance and reach, enhance member experiences, and strengthen IMA’s role as a catalyst for professional growth and leadership. His priorities include advancing and expanding education and certification programs, fostering innovation, partnering with organizations to create new value, and connecting professionals across disciplines and regions.
Prior to IMA, DePrisco spent a decade at the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he served as Chief Operating Officer and interim President and CEO. In those roles, he provided leadership across global operations, membership strategy, digital delivery, and certification initiatives. Before PMI, he spent more than 20 years in higher education in executive roles focused on academic excellence and career development.
DePrisco serves on the AAA Foundation Board and is co-chair of the Future Accountant Stakeholder Organization (FASO). He is also a member of the CEO Update executive roundtable program, advocating for the future of accounting and management professions. His leadership has been recognized through inclusion on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and NJBIZ’s Power 50 in Accounting lists.
He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a Certificate in Company Direction (International) from the Institute of Directors.
