BerryDunn Names Chief Transformation Officer to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Sustainable Growth

Carson Hanrahan joins executive team to unify technology strategy, innovation initiatives, and organizational change management.

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Carson Hanrahan as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), a newly created position designed to support the firm’s next phase of growth and opportunity. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Hanrahan will spearhead BerryDunn's transformation journey, leading technology, strategy and innovation, change management, and the Enterprise Project Management Office.

“As our Chief Transformation Officer, Carson will implement a framework for intentional change, balancing BerryDunn’s entrepreneurial spirit and people-first approach with best practices in change management,” says BerryDunn CEO Sarah Belliveau. “Carson is an accomplished and experienced leader who will help the firm harness technology, data, and responsible AI while building organizational agility and resilience for our next phase of growth.”

Hanrahan joins BerryDunn with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise technology and business transformation across insurance, professional services, retail, manufacturing, and consulting engineering organizations. Known for orchestrating complex, cross-functional change, he has led large, globally distributed teams through shifts from project-centric to product-centric operating models, cloud modernization programs, and the launch of new digital platforms and AI-enabled services. His career includes senior roles where he drove application rationalization, cloud-first strategies, and major cost savings and revenue growth.

“I was drawn to BerryDunn’s culture, and how the firm leads change—collaboratively, thoughtfully, and with a strong emphasis on people," says Hanrahan. "BerryDunn's people are its greatest asset, and I'm excited to help build a transformation framework that honors that culture and continues to offer our people opportunities for growth."

The mission of the Transformation Office is to build on BerryDunn’s strong culture and history while aligning digital, data, and organizational change with the firm’s long-term strategic business goals and vision. The office will support teams across the firm and deliver enhanced value to clients. As CTO, Hanrahan will help the firm navigate the complexities of digital transformation, focusing on high-impact initiatives that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.