Baker Tilly Strengthens Leadership Team with New Chief Financial Officer and Chief People Officer Appointments
August 27 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Seasoned executives Sonia Webb and Amy Ward bring strategic
expertise to drive growth and innovation
Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm,
announces the appointment of two dynamic individuals to its senior
leadership team: Sonia Webb as chief financial officer and Amy Ward
as chief people officer. As the firm continues its growth
trajectory, these strategic hires reinforce Baker Tilly’s
commitment to operational excellence and a purpose-driven
culture.
“Our ability to serve our clients and elevate the team member
experience depends on having leaders with the strategic vision and
operational expertise to lead us through the next stage of our
firm’s evolution,” said Baker Tilly CEO Jeff Ferro. “Sonia and Amy
bring a wealth of experience in their respective fields, and I am
confident they will play key roles in shaping our future
success.”
Sonia Webb Appointed as Chief Financial Officer
Effective Sept. 18, Sonia Webb will step into the role of
principal and CFO, bringing more than 20 years of financial
leadership experience. Most recently, Webb served as CFO of Avanade
— the leading Microsoft Services Provider, a joint venture of
nearly 25 years between Accenture and Microsoft — where she was
responsible for global financial operations, investment strategy
and financial planning across a workforce of 60,000 employees in 28
countries. Prior to that, she held several leadership positions at
Accenture, focusing on operational efficiency, financial management
and technological strategies.
Webb’s financial management expertise and experience in driving
growth within complex, global organizations will be instrumental as
Baker Tilly continues to scale.
“Joining Baker Tilly is an incredible opportunity to contribute
to a firm focused on innovation and people,” said Webb. “I look
forward to leveraging my experience to drive strategic growth while
maintaining a strong focus on financial discipline, technology and
operational excellence.”
Webb will oversee finance, enterprise technology, data and
analytics and the firm’s administrative operations.
Amy Ward Joins as Chief People Officer
Amy Ward assumed the role of principal and chief people officer
effective Aug. 19. Ward brings extensive experience in human
capital strategy, most recently as Chief Human Resources Officer at
MUFG Union Bank, part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, where she
led initiatives in culture development, talent management,
diversity and organizational effectiveness. Her tenure at MUFG
Union Bank and nearly 20 years at PNC Financial Services Group,
where she held various leadership roles, give her a deep
understanding of change management, organizational structuring,
learning and organizational development.
Ward’s leadership will be key to enhancing Baker Tilly’s
culture, ensuring the firm continues to attract and retain top
talent while fostering an inclusive and collaborative
environment.
“I am excited to join Baker Tilly at such a pivotal moment in
its growth journey,” said Ward. “The opportunity to lead a
people-focused strategy that prioritizes collaboration, innovation
and inclusion is incredibly inspiring. I look forward to building
on the strong foundation and ensuring people are empowered to
achieve their fullest potential.”
About Baker Tilly (bakertilly.com)
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm,
providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global
advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s
leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and
Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services
through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations
and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed
independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide
tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly
Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA
firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading
as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly
International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and
business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000
professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.
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