03 DEC 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Aprio Appoints Carolyn O’Boyle as Chief People Officer

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Atlanta-based company Aprio has named Carolyn O’Boyle, formerly of the Boston Beer Company and Deloitte, as its new chief people officer and partner. O'Boyle will spearhead talent strategy at Aprio, in line with the company's goal to foster a stellar workforce and pursue technological advancement, replacing Larry Sheftel who will now join the Aprio Alliance Workforce and Operations Team as partner and HR advisor.

Atlanta-based firm Aprio has appointed Carolyn O’Boyle as chief people officer and partner, strengthening the firm’s commitment to building a world-class, people-first culture as it continues its rapid growth trajectory.

O’Boyle will lead a talent strategy aligned with Aprio’s business objectives, focusing on attracting top talent, accelerating performance and enabling the firm’s technology-driven, global service delivery model.

“Carolyn’s leadership will be a catalyst for transformative growth, elevating how we attract, develop and empower our talent to deliver exceptional client experiences,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “Her experience in building high-performing teams and her vision for the future will open new doors for our people.”

O’Boyle brings extensive experience in HR leadership and organizational transformation. Most recently, she served as chief people officer and head of strategy at the Boston Beer Company. She previously spent two decades at Deloitte, including roles as national managing director of talent and chief operating officer for Deloitte Talent, where she helped modernize HR functions and drive digital transformation.

“Aprio is building the firm of the future, and that starts with our people,” O’Boyle said. “I’m thrilled to work alongside an incredible team and foster an environment where talent fuels transformational growth.”

She succeeds Larry Sheftel, who will transition to partner and HR advisor with the Aprio Alliance Workforce and Operations Team. Under Sheftel’s leadership, Aprio launched several innovative talent programs and earned multiple Top Workplace honors and culture awards.

“Larry’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Aprio’s culture and people programs,” Kopelman added. “We look forward to the impact he will continue to make in this new role.”

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