Patti Humble
Special guest
Patti Humble is an experienced board member and global accounting executive with more than 30 years of experience at United Parcel Service (UPS), where she has held roles of increasing responsibility with a proven reputation for leading continuous improvement. Her areas of expertise include technical accounting, SEC reporting, audit committee liaison, investor relations support, accounting shared services, financial planning and analysis, financial close management, M&A support, and management/segment reporting.
Patti earned her BBA degree in accounting from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. She is a CMA, a CPA, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). She is also a certified director, holding the NACD.DC credential.
In addition to serving on the IMA Global Board, Patti is a member of the Kennesaw State Financial Roundtable Advisory Committee and the Iowa Tippie School Professional Accounting Council.
Patti Humble has been a guest on 1 episode.
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Episode 175: Don’t Ask, Don’t Get: Patti Humble on Career Courage, Strategy, and Rewiring What’s Next
February 9th, 2026 | 28 mins 39 secs
angel investing, board readiness, career growth, executive coaching, fei icons, finance & accounting, leadership & strategy, professional development, transformation leadership, women leaders
In this special FEI ICONS edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole sits down with Patti Humble, former Chief Accounting Officer at UPS, board leader, and angel investor, to unpack the career moments that truly change trajectories. From boldly asking for the promotion that rewired her future to leading global transformations and investing in women-led startups, Patti shares why advocacy, strategic thinking, and intentional networking matter more than ever.