Professional services
10 CIOs in Professional Services
These ten executives currently hold the chief information officer title at accounting, consulting, advisory and law firms. A reader can learn how chief information officers approach planning, reporting and capital decisions in professional services businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Eric Anderson
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Chief Information Officer at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since July 2026, after serving as Sr. Director of IT & Security there (2012–2026); the profile lists Seyfarth Shaw LLP as a Law Practice company and describes it as a law firm. Eric also held Director, Global Infrastructure Technologies & Services at SNR Denton (2000–2012) and IS Manager at Mayer Brown (1995–2000).
Greg Kowal
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Grant Thornton LLP (Canada)
Chief Information Officer at Grant Thornton LLP (Canada) since December 2019; the profile lists the firm as an Accounting company and an accounting and advisory firm providing audit and tax services. Greg also held Interim CIO at Grant Thornton (US) (2019), CIO at Teranet Inc. (2011–2018) and CIO at Virgin Plus (2008–2010).
Joshil Vitha
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Kroll
Chief Information Officer at Kroll since August 2021; the profile says that as CIO at Kroll's Financial Advisory Services, Joshil leads IT strategy. The profile also lists Global Head of Technology Services at Kroll (2011–2022) and Technology Operations Lead at CBS News (2006–2008).
K S Narayanan
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · PwC India
Chief Information Officer at PwC India since October 2019, with a headline of Partner, CIO at PwC India; the profile lists PwC India as a Business Consulting and Services company. The profile also lists Chief Information & Security Officer at PwC India from 2015, plus CISO & Head of Operational Risk Management (2014–2015) and CISO & Head Information Risk Management (2008–2014) at Ing Vysya Bank.
Kevin Sexton
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Cohen & Co
Chief Information Officer at Cohen & Co since July 2020, a role the profile describes as ensuring technology strategy, delivery, security and operations are positioned to fuel firm growth; it lists Cohen & Co as an Accounting company. Kevin also held Global Technology Officer Tax (2015–2019) and Global Technology Officer Advisory, TAS, Global Markets and BMC (2012–2015) roles at EY.
Moe Asgharnia
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · BPM LLP
Chief Information Officer at BPM LLP since January 2020; the profile describes BPM as an accounting and advisory firm where Moe leads a 45-person global technology organization, and describes Moe's focus on standardizing operations and applying AI and automation. Moe also held Director - Information Technology at CalCPA (2012–2017) and is listed as an Advisory Board Member at CPA.com from 2024.
Paul Gilford
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief Information Officer · Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
Global Chief Information Officer at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader since July 2026, after Global CIO at Hogan Lovells (January to July 2026). Paul also held Global Chief Information Officer at DLA Piper (2019–2024) and Interim Group CIO at Azets (2025–2026), and the profile describes Paul as a professional services Global/Group CIO specialising in large law and accountancy firms.
Ralf Loewens
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · PwC Brasil
Chief Information Officer at PwC Brasil since July 2020, after serving as Chief Technology Officer there (2014–2020); the profile lists PwC Brasil as a Business Consulting and Services company. Ralf's other roles shown include Service Delivery Manager (2011–2014) and Database Administrator (2009–2011) at TIVIT.
Russell Gibson
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · UHY-US
Chief Information Officer at UHY-US since May 2022, after serving as Director, IT Operations there (2010–2022); the profile describes UHY Advisors, Inc. as a professional services firm working with UHY LLP, certified public accountants. Russell also held Senior Manager, Firmwide Systems at Clifton Gunderson LLP (1998–2010).
Willis Gee
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Chief Information Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP since July 2022; the profile lists the firm as a Law Practice company and an international law firm headquartered in New York City. Willis also held Executive Vice President, Global Technology Strategy & CIO Global Corporate Services at Chubb (2020–2022).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which practice, client-facing and back-office systems to modernize first at a partnership-owned firm?
- 02How do you balance security and client confidentiality requirements against the tools your professionals want to use?
- 03What have you learned about integrating technology after a firm merger or acquisition?
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