NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Citrin Cooperman, the premier professional services provider for private, middle market businesses and high net-worth individuals, is pleased to announce several key leadership appointments effective September 1, 2025.
“These leadership changes support Citrin Cooperman’s dynamic growth path and reflect the deep bench of talent we have at our firm,” said Alan Badey, CEO of Citrin Cooperman. “Each of these leaders brings exceptional expertise, vision and a track record of collaboration that will help position Citrin Cooperman for continued success in the years ahead.”
- Shawn Howard – President, Non-Attest Core Services
Shawn Howard will formally assume the role of President, Non-Attest Core Services. In his new role, Shawn will provide strategic and operational leadership in partnership with Citrin Cooperman’s regional teams, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service, ensuring technical quality, developing staff, and driving regional growth. - Mike Sabatini – Managing Partner, Markets & Regions
Mike Sabatini will move into the role of Managing Partner, Markets & Regions, where he will oversee Citrin Cooperman’s geographic operations with an emphasis on regional P&L management. - Robena Jafari — Managing Partner, Tax Services
Having served as Deputy Tax Practice Leader since January 2025, Robena Jafari will now lead the firmwide Tax Practice. She will be responsible for guiding strategic priorities, advancing technical excellence, and expanding capabilities across all tax service areas. Robena will also focus on fostering collaboration across practices and maintaining the firm’s standing as a trusted advisor in an increasingly complex tax landscape. - Ken Kirkland – Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
Ken Kirkland will take on the role of the firm’s first Chief Growth Officer, leading Citrin Cooperman’s organic growth strategy, including business development, sales, marketing, and oversight of its industry verticals. - Diana Walsh – Deputy Chief Growth Officer
Joining Citrin Cooperman on September 16, 2025, Diana Walsh will serve as Deputy Chief Growth Officer, working closely with Ken Kirkland to execute the firm’s growth priorities. Her responsibilities will include refining go-to-market strategies, enhancing the client experience, and driving innovation in business development. Diana brings extensive experience in marketing, branding, and client development, most recently serving as Chief Client Development & Marketing Officer at Honigman LLP.
About Citrin Cooperman
Citrin Cooperman is the nation’s premier accounting and advisory provider for private, middle-market businesses and high net-worth individuals. Consistently recognized as a great place to work and among the fastest growing top 20 U.S. firms, our more than 3,300 professionals focus on what counts to positively impact the lives of our people, clients, and communities. Our commitment to outstanding client service, professional excellence and deep industry expertise underpins a strategic growth approach that powers our dynamic, innovative culture.
Citrin Cooperman is an independent member firm of the Moore North America, Inc. (MNA) Association, which is itself a regional member of Moore Global Network Limited (MGNL), one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory networks with over 37,000 professionals across 227 independent firms working in more than 114 countries. All the firms associated with MNA are independently owned and managed entities. Their membership in, or association with, MNA should not be construed as constituting or implying any partnership between them.
“Citrin Cooperman” is the brand under which Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC serve clients’ business needs in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm, provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC provides business advisory and nonattest services. Learn more about Citrin Cooperman at www.citrincooperman.com.
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