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27 JUN 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Withum Ushers in New Era with Broad Leadership Changes

Withum Ushers in New Era with Broad Leadership Changes
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Princeton-based firm Withum, valued at $584.2M, has initiated a comprehensive leadership transition for its industry and service lines, regional offices, and team member resource groups starting July 1. The significant leadership reshuffle includes a range of promotions and transitions, demonstrating the firm's evolution towards deeper industry specialization and cultural engagement.

Withum, the Princeton-based IPA 100 firm, is initiating a wide-reaching leadership transition beginning July 1, signaling a new chapter for its $584.2M enterprise. The shift includes new leaders for industry and service lines, regional offices, and team member resource groups (TMRGs). 

Key Promotions and Transitions: 

Matt Walsh becomes practice leader for industrial and consumer products. 

Michael George succeeds Scott Mariani to lead healthcare services. 

Mike Mulhearn now leads dealership services. 

Wally Merkas replaces Joe Riccie as market leader for consulting. 

Regional Realignments: 

Scott Reddersen takes over as PIC of Baltimore. 

Lenny Smith assumes PIC of Boston’s Seaport office. 

Steve Edelheit is named PIC of Chicago, from the CTM union. 

Chris Hatten is PIC of Houston, from the PKF Texas merger. 

Cultural and Community Leadership: 

Jesse Sherar and Julie Au co-lead the Veterans TMRG. 

Andrea Fernandez joins HOLA TMRG leadership. 

Brian Koon joins the ASPIRE TMRG team. 

The firm’s evolution reflects a generational leadership shift with deep industry specialization and cultural engagement.

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