8020 Consulting has appointed former COO Kellen Smith as its new CEO, with founder David Lewis transitioning to Chairman of the Board. Smith, who brings extensive finance and operational leadership experience, will focus on building upon the firm's core principles while driving growth. The Los Angeles-based financial consulting firm, which employs over 100 consultants, specializes in providing expert finance and accounting services across various industries.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 8020 Consulting today announced the transition of Kellen Smith from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer, a move that positions the firm for continued growth and success. David Lewis, the company's Founder & Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board. In this capacity, he will focus on client relationships, championing the finance community, and serving as a strategic advisor to the leadership team.
Kellen Smith brings extensive experience in finance, consulting, operational leadership, and driving both organic and inorganic growth. Her diverse expertise and vision make her well-suited to lead 8020 Consulting into its next chapter. Under her leadership, the company will build upon the core principles that have driven 8020's success to date — upholding the firm's values, fostering its strong culture, and maintaining an unrelenting commitment to exceptional client service.
David Lewis shared, "Building 8020 Consulting has been an incredible experience, and I'm proud of what we've accomplished. Moving into the role of Chairman allows me to continue contributing to the firm while enabling Kellen to lead the company into its next phase of growth. Her strategic focus, operational expertise, and dedication to our clients and team give me full confidence in her leadership. I look forward to continuing to support our clients, work with Kellen, and help guide the firm as we build on our success and pursue exciting opportunities ahead."
Kellen Smith added, "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to continue working alongside David and our exceptional team. Our consultants are the best in the business, and our vision for this next phase of growth is ambitious yet grounded in the same principles that have made 8020 Consulting a trusted partner to thousands of companies for over a decade.
I'm thrilled to build on the incredible foundation David and the Leadership Team have established and to lead 8020 Consulting as we evolve to meet the needs of our clients, deepen our impact, and drive continued growth."
This transition represents a significant step forward for 8020 Consulting, enabling the firm to broaden its impact and further its mission of delivering unmatched finance expertise to clients across many industries.
About 8020 Consulting
8020 Consulting provides expert finance & accounting operators to help clients meet critical business challenges. 8020's team of over 100 full-time consultants average over 20 years' experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, interim financial management, transaction due diligence support, financial systems implementation, IPO readiness, and turnaround/restructuring consulting. 8020 serves a diverse range of industries including technology, business services, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and financial services.
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