Skip to Main Content
  • About
  • Academics
  • Admissions
  • Campus Life
  • News & Media
  • Athletics
  • Support BC
  • Our Campus
  • Fast Facts
  • Administration
  • Initiatives, Plans and Policies
  • A Nationally Recognized Institution
  • International Education
  • Research
  • Our Past, Our Future
  • Offices and Services
  • Consumer Information
  • Contact Us
  • Schools
  • Academic Departments
  • Majors, Minors and Concentrations
  • Interdisciplinary Programs
  • Graduate Programs
  • Doctoral Programs
  • General Education
  • Honors Academy
  • Special Programs
  • International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA)
  • Academic Resources
  • Library
  • Centers and Institutes
  • Academic Honor Societies
  • Technology
  • Research
  • Faculty
  • Course Schedules and Bulletins
  • Academic Calendar
  • Incoming Freshmen
  • Transfer Students
  • Graduate Students
  • International Students
  • Second-Degree Students
  • Other Students
  • Apply
  • Tuition, Fees and Payments
  • Financial Aid
  • Request Information
  • Visit Campus
  • Undergraduate Admissions Events
  • Graduate Admissions Events
  • BC News
  • BC In the Media
  • Research
  • Videos
  • Brooklyn College Magazine
  • Office of Communications and Marketing
  • Visit us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Email us a question
  • What the Campus Has to Offer
  • Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Division of Student Affairs
  • Student Clubs
  • Intramurals / Recreation
  • Health and Wellness
  • Orientation
  • Commencement
  • Veteran and Military Programs
  • Living in Brooklyn
  • Brooklyn College Foundation
  • Donate Now
  • Visit us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Email us a question
Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College logo
  • BC WebCentral
  • We Stand Against Hate
  • Calendar
  • Offices and Services
  • Library
  • Career Services
  • Honors Academy
  • Special Programs
  • Prospective Students
  • Current Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Admissions
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Graduate Admissions
  • Apply Online
  • Transfer Evaluations Office
  • Campus Life
  • Financial Aid
  • Honors and Special Programs
  • Library
  • News and Media
  • Public Safety
  • Annual Security Report
  • Registrar
  • Academic Advising
  • Annual Security Report
  • Bookstore
  • Bursar
  • Calendars
  • Campus Life
  • Career Development and Internships
  • Commencement
  • Course Schedules and Bulletins
  • CUNY Blackboard
  • Enrollment Services Center
  • Financial Aid
  • Graduate Studies
  • Initiatives, Plans and Policies
  • International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA)
  • Library
  • News and Media
  • Offices and Services
  • Pathways
  • Public Safety
  • Registrar
  • Registration Information
  • Resources for Undocumented Students and DACA
  • Scholarships and Awards
  • Student Handbook
  • Sustainability
  • Technology
  • Transfer Evaluations Office
  • Log into CUNYfirst
  • BC WebCentral Login
  • Forgot Your Password?
  • Forgot Your WebCentral ID?
  • New Users
  • College Directory
  • Academic Affairs / Office of the Provost
  • Annual Security Report
  • Senior VP for Finance and Administration
  • Bookstore
  • Calendars
  • Campus Directory
  • Campus Life
  • Center for Teaching
  • CUNY Blackboard
  • Faculty Council
  • Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities (CUNY)
  • Human Resources
  • ITS (Information Technology Services)
  • Library
  • News and Media
  • Offices and Services
  • Public Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Transfer Evaluations Office
  • Webmail
  • Writing Across the Curriculum
  • Log into CUNYfirst
  • BC WebCentral Login
  • Forgot Your Password?
  • Forgot Your WebCentral ID?
  • New Users
  • College Directory
  • Annual Security Report
  • Benefits and Services
  • Brooklyn College Alumni Association
  • Brooklyn College Foundation
  • Brooklyn College Magazine
  • Calendar of Events
  • Chapters and Affiliates
  • Get Involved and Give Back
  • Office of Alumni Engagement
  • Stay in Touch
  • Transcripts
  • Public Safety
  • Contact Us
  • News & Media
  • BC News
  • Archive - 2012
  • Barry Salzberg ’74, CEO of Deloitte, Returns to Campus to Share Insights With Students

The successful alumnus provides practical advice to an enthralled audience.

/web/new_2012news/120516_BarrySalzberg_94x84.jpg

Barry Salzberg ’74, CEO of Deloitte, Returns to Campus to Share Insights With Students

May 16, 2012

On April 30, Barry Salzberg ’74, the CEO of Deloitte Touche Tohamatsu Ltd., one of the four largest international accountancy firms in the world, returned to his alma mater to discuss the career path that has led to his incredible success.

“It was one of the greatest experiences of my tenure at Brooklyn College,” said Louis Di Meglio, a graduate student studying business economics. “There was so much in that talk, and a lot of things resonated for me personally. I am very glad I went.”

At Deloitte, Salzberg leads the executive team and sets the strategic direction for the Deloitte global network, a $29 billion company composed of 47 member firms operating in 150 countries with more than 170,000 people worldwide.

During the meeting, Salzberg advised students on their careers and answered questions about professional advancement, such as how students can use social media for career purposes.

“Social media is here to stay, and we have to adapt,” he said, describing an internal program Deloitte uses to support live chats between its employees. “You have to find a way to make social media to work for you.”

Salzberg attended Brooklyn College in the 1970s and, like many of today’s students, had to study and work at the same time. He didn’t have time to join clubs or do any extracurricular activities.

“My résumé was naked,” he said. “I didn’t hurt me then, but it would today.”

Times have changed, Salzberg said, and now it is crucial for students to have a professional network and an internship experience, which requires time and effort.

“My advice is balance,” he said, explaining that he understands the commitments Brooklyn College students have to make every day. He also said that students should find a person who will guide them in their careers, because “having a mentor is absolutely critical for you to succeed.”

Salzberg also underscored the importance of diversity, which is one of Deloitte’s core values.

“There is no better diverse culture in the world than what’s here at Brooklyn College,” he said. “And the quality of the education is great.”

The event was organized by the Magner Center for Career Development and Internships, which also invited several recent alumni representing companies such as the Bank of New York Mellon, Accenture, Citigroup, Target, JP Morgan and Holtz Rubenstein Reminick LLP.

“Mr. Salzberg was very personable and approachable, which helps students to relate and realize that highly successful people are not that different from them,” said Natalia Guarin-Klein, associate director for mentoring and alumni programs. “Since our students mostly come from humble beginnings, it is truly an inspiration for them to have access to very successful alumni.”

Salzberg received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Brooklyn College, a master’s degree in law from New York University School of Law, and a juris doctor from Brooklyn Law School.

Back to BC News
  • Additional Content - Text and rightColumn: Tweet

News & Media

Back to News & Media

Image of a phone with social media icons.

Let’s Stay Connected

Our social media directory features all our accounts from across campus.

Fall 2022 COVID-19 Guidelines

Fall 2022 COVID-19 Guidelines

Prepare for a crucial transition for the fall 2022 semester.

Group of faculty members

Outstanding Professors

Our highly trained faculty are leaders in their fields. Come learn from them.

View of the upper portions of buildings from the residential neighborhoods around the Brooklyn College campus.

Housing Options

Learn about housing options that are available in Brooklyn. 

  • Home
  • Directory
  • Employment
  • IT Remote Support
  • Remote Technology Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Policies
  • Contact
  • Text Only Website
  • Site Map
The City University of New York

© 2025 All Rights Reserved Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718.951.5000 -10.1.1.11