Business advisory firm EisnerAmper appointed new leaders within its technology and life sciences practices, including Thomas H. Fagley as national biotechnology sector leader and R. Brooks Malone III as national software sector leader. Sector leaders at the firm are responsible for growth initiatives and team development within their verticals as well as collaborating on overall industry strategy.

Fagley is an audit partner with approximately 30 years of public accounting and private practice experience. He works with both public and private companies with a focus on the life sciences sector. Fagley has experience providing solutions for organizations that specialize in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, contract research and venture capital. He also provides interim CFO services to private companies and SEC reporting services for public companies.

With approximately 35 years of public accounting experience, Malone is a partner specializing in financial reporting, business consulting and financial planning. He has experience helping high-growth and investor-backed technology companies and their founders and executives including software, software-as-a-service, hardware and related industries. Active in the entrepreneurial community, including Raleigh Founded and American Underground, Malone has also written a tech leader column called “The Download” for GrepBeat since 2018.

“Tom and Brooks have vast and vital experience in their respective specialties, and our life sciences and technology clients and colleagues will benefit greatly from their leadership,” John Pennett, national technology and life sciences group leader at EisnerAmper, said.

“Our capabilities have been greatly enhanced with the addition of colleagues from Hughes Pittman & Gupton (HPG) and, as HPG vets, Tom and Brooks bring new perspectives and experience to bear on our rapidly growing tech and life sciences industry groups,” Jay Weinstein, vice chair of growth for EisnerAmper, said. “We’re excited for the future of these practices.”