Queens University of Charlotte is pleased to name Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College, as the 2023 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year. Now in its 38th year, this event celebrates female leaders who have made significant contributions to the Charlotte Region through outstanding leadership and achievement.
Deitemeyer was honored at a luncheon at Queens University of Charlotte’s campus last week, attended by more than 100 business and community leaders, higher education leaders, and colleagues, family and friends of Deitemeyer.
“The award and today’s gracious event are gifts I will treasure,” Deitemeyer said in her acceptance remarks. “I will keep telling the amazing stories of our students, of our college, and of the significant work we are all doing together in this community.”
Deitemeyer joined Central Piedmont in 2017 to serve as its fourth president and second female leader. Ruth Shaw, the 1995 BusinessWoman of the Year, served as Central Piedmont’s president from 1986 to 1992.
Deitemeyer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Central Piedmont’s fourth president. Her extensive and diverse background in community college administration spans more than three decades across North Carolina, Kentucky, and Florida.
Deitemeyer serves on several local, statewide, and national committees. Locally, she serves on the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council, Leading on Opportunity Council, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Executive Committee, Charlotte Center City Partners Board of Directors, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Board of Trustees (Vice Chair), Charlotte Country Day School Board, and the Charlotte Regional Collaborative for a Global Workforce.
“Kandi is a dynamic leader, educator, businesswoman, and now the senior chief executive of Charlotte’s thriving higher education landscape,” Queens University President Dan Lugo said. “Her strategic vision and unwavering commitment to student success have transformed Central Piedmont into a driving force of economic growth for Charlotte while empowering countless students and their families to achieve greater economic mobility. It is a great privilege and honor to recognize her with this year’s Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year award.”
Deitemeyer, a community college graduate herself, values the transformative impact that Central Piedmont has had on countless individuals and the community. She is passionate about the student experience and is unwavering in her commitment to ensuring student success.
“When I consider the women selected before me for this award, and when I reflect on the distinguished members of the selection committee, I am both honored and humbled,” Deitemeyer said. “To be chosen as the 2023 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year is such a wonderful distinction. I am so pleased and appreciative to join such an auspicious group of women.”
The distinction of being named Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year has been given to prominent figures in the Charlotte community including Diane Morais, president of consumer and commercial banking at Ally Financial Inc; Tanya S. Blackmon, former executive vice president and chief diversity, inclusion and equity officer for Novant Health; Dena Diorio, Mecklenburg County manager; Peggy Brookhouse, former president of Luquire George Andrews (LGA); and Carol Lovin, executive vice president and system chief of staff for Atrium Health.
To find out more about the award and previous winners, click here.
