🏆 Honoree Spotlight | 2026 ACEL Impact Leader Award for Professional Excellence!

We are proud to recognize Harish K. Ankaraju as a recipient of the 2026 ACEL Impact Leader Award for Professional Excellence! This award honors leaders whose professional achievement, innovation, and leadership create lasting organizational and industry impact—and Harish's career is a remarkable example of exactly that.

As an Executive Director in Tax at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, Harish is recognized for his exceptional leadership and technical expertise in advising multinational corporations and private equity-backed businesses. He specializes in complex U.S. and international tax matters, guiding organizations through high-stakes transactions, evolving regulatory environments, and global expansion with strategic insight and trusted counsel.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Harish is a respected leader within Arizona's business and life sciences communities. He is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders, advancing Pan-Asian professionals, and fostering inclusive leadership that creates opportunities for others. Through his dedication to excellence, service, and developing future leaders, Harish continues to make a meaningful impact both within his profession and throughout the community.

Join us on Friday, August 14 at the 2026 ACEL Leadership Awards Gala in Tempe to celebrate Harish and all of our honorees!

🎟️ Register for the Leadership Awards Gala: https://www.aceleaders.org/events#!event/2026/8/14/2026-acel-leadership-awards-gala-tempe-az

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5-8 PM

📍 Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU | 7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

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