Skinner comes to AffiniPay from Onfido, where he served as the Chief Marketing Officer helping businesses verify, onboard, and authenticate their customers. Skinner has also contributed to the B2B marketing strategy and customer experience in senior positions at Oracle, Salesforce, and more. In 2020, Business Insider named Skinner as one of the 20 most important executives shaping the future of marketing technology.

This announcement follows AffiniPay’s recent news that TA and Genstar have made a significant investment for the next chapter of the company. AffiniPay was also recently named to Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies List for the 13th year in a row and a Top 25 Payment Technology company in 2024 by The Financial Technology Report.

Bennett Thrasher Welcomes Kevin Moyer as Midwest Business Development Leader for Transaction Advisory Services

ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2024 – Bennett Thrasher, a nationally acclaimed full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Moyer as its midwest business development leader for Transaction Advisory Services (TAS). In this role, Moyer will be fundamental in enhancing the TAS practice’s go-to-market strategy, and specifically focused on expanding the firm’s reach with private equity and strategic investors in the Midwest.

Moyer has a unique background in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector. He previously served as a partner and TAS practice leader at SAX LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm. In this role, Moyer was charged with overall practice development strategy and delivery of client related services. He advised private equity and corporate clients on financial and operational due diligence engagements, performance improvement initiatives and turnaround and restructuring mandates.

Moyer also spent time at EY-Parthenon in the Transaction Strategy & Execution group. In that capacity, Moyer mainly advised on sell and separate engagements where he executed on preparation, readiness, and diligence on carve-outs, spin-offs, and divestitures for leading private equity firms and blue-chip strategic clients. Moyer also has hands-on M&A experience working in-house on the deal team at a large public company as well as in a family office setting, holding roles in corporate development at Paychex and on the investment team at Simon Group Holdings.

ZEDRA welcomes new Deputy CEO to enhance leadership team

ZEDRA, a leading provider of Active Wealth, Corporate & Global Expansion, Funds and Pensions & Incentives services, is today delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Blackburn as the new Deputy CEO.

Dean joins ZEDRA from JTC, where he began in 2019 as Group Director to the CEO’s Office. He later served as JTC’s Chief Commercial Officer before taking up the Group Head of Institutional Client Services role in 2022. He is a people-first leader with a proven track record of delivering meaningful commercial results. His leadership style is characterised by a deep commitment to developing and empowering teams, which has consistently translated into strong business performance and growth.

Known for his ability to inspire and motivate, Dean places people at the heart of his leadership approach, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

In his new role as Deputy CEO, Dean will work closely with the senior leadership team to help shape the strategic direction of ZEDRA, ensuring the company continues to deliver exceptional service to its clients while fostering a supportive and empowering environment for its employees.

Bennett Thrasher Announces Key Executive Appointments Alex Entrekin as Chief Operating Officer and Michael Hoover as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

Bennett Thrasher, a nationally acclaimed full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, recently announced the appointment of Alex Entrekin as chief operating officer and Michael Hoover as chief growth and strategy officer. These strategic hires reflect Bennett Thrasher’s commitment to accelerating growth while preserving the firm’s strong culture and client-focused philosophy.

Alex Entrekin, Chief Operating Officer

Alex Entrekin brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic growth and leadership. In this role, he will oversee all operations, drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

Entrekin’s immediate goals include enhancing efficiencies across processes and systems to enable the firm’s expansion and maturation. His proven ability to transform operational models and build high-performance teams makes him an exceptional fit to lead Bennett Thrasher into its next phase.

Michael Hoover, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

Michael Hoover, a recognized leader in business development with over 25 years of experience, brings a deep understanding of talent acquisition and business strategy in the professional services space. 

Hoover’s vision is to expand Bennett Thrasher’s reach by strengthening its solid reputation and ensuring the firm remains a standout in a competitive and ever-changing marketplace

Eide Bailly Welcomes Francois Moller as New Partner on the Transaction Advisory Services Team

Eide Bailly, an nationally recognized certified public accounting and business advisory firm recently welcomed Francois Moller as a new Partner on the Transaction Advisory Services team. Francois brings nearly 20 years of public accounting and advisory experience, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financial due diligence for buyers and sellers.

Francois’ client work spans various industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, distribution, business services, food and beverage, and consumer products. His extensive cross-border experience includes engagements in Europe, the UK, Canada, and Africa. In addition, Francois spent two years in Bermuda, where he served financial institutions.

Patomak Global Partners’ Kathleen Casey Joins CAQ Governing Board 

Kathleen Casey, Senior Advisor at Patomak Global Partners, a leading strategy, risk management, and compliance consultancy, joined the CAQ’s Governing Board, effective September 26, 2024.  

Casey brings decades of financial policy experience, previously serving as an SEC Commissioner from 2006 to 2011, where she acted as the SEC’s principal representative in multilateral and bilateral regulatory dialogues, the G-20 Financial Stability Board, and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). Casey focuses on financial markets policy, regulatory compliance and risk management, corporate governance, international regulatory developments, and enforcement in her current role. 

The CAQ’s Governing Board is comprised of a variety of leaders representing the financial reporting ecosystem, including chief executive officers from some of the largest public company audit firms, the American Institute of CPAs, as well as independent board members from stakeholder communities.  
 

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