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Winner Bio

I’m Gary Shamis, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Winding River Consulting. For decades, I’ve been dedicated to transforming the accounting profession through strategic leadership, aligned values, and a commitment to helping firm leaders reach their full potential. As an award-winning strategist, author, and mentor, I’ve had the privilege of guiding some of the industry’s most forward-thinking firms. My work has been recognized with honors such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, inclusion on Accounting Today’s inaugural list of Top Ten Managing Partner Elite, and consistent recognition among the profession’s Most Influential leaders. At Winding River Consulting, I continue to mentor leaders with a values-first mindset, focusing on aligned leadership that drives both personal and organizational success.