Baker Tilly Announces New Senior Leadership Team to Accelerate Integration, Growth and Innovation

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly today announced a new Senior Leadership Team structure, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The appointments represent the next phase in the firm’s integration following its combination with Moss Adams earlier this year and are designed to strengthen firmwide alignment, drive growth and enhance the unified, differentiated experience clients expect from Baker Tilly.

“Over the past several months, we have taken a disciplined review of how we operate across teams, markets and functions through our successful integration efforts,” said Eric Miles, Baker Tilly CEO-elect, who will become CEO effective Jan. 1, 2026. “These leadership moves position us to deliver for our clients with even greater focus, innovation and speed. This pivotal moment positions us to lead the next chapter of Baker Tilly.”

Key leadership changes

Fred Massanova has been named North American Managing Principal and Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, he will align Baker Tilly’s industry, geographic and service line leadership to optimize performance across the firm’s operating model.

Chuck Droege, current Chief Operating Officer, has announced his decision to retire effective March 1, 2026, after many years of exemplary contributions to Baker Tilly.

Rebecca Pomering has been named Chief Growth Officer, reporting to Miles. Pomering will oversee marketing, sales, client experience and growth strategy.

Micheal Herman, Chief Digital and Information Officer, will join the Senior Leadership Team and report directly to Miles, reflecting the strategic importance of digital transformation and AI to Baker Tilly’s long-term strategy.

Positioning for the future

With these appointments, Baker Tilly’s Senior Leadership Team will include:

• Fred Massanova, North American Managing Principal and Chief Operating Officer
• Rebecca Pomering, Chief Growth Officer
• Dave Follett, Chief Strategy Officer
• Tom Walker, Chief Practice Officer
• Micheal Herman, Chief Digital and Information Officer
• Theresa Meiners, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel
• Amy Ward, Chief People Officer
• Sonia Webb, Chief Financial Officer

“These moves reflect both continuity and evolution,” added Miles. “By aligning our structure and leadership around the needs of our clients and our people, we are positioning Baker Tilly for strong performance, meaningful innovation and sustained growth. I am confident this team is ready to lead our next chapter.”

About Baker Tilly (bakertilly.com)

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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