Shawn Gilronan joined CohnReznick as principal and leader of its Technology+ practice. As practice leader, Gilronan will put data strategy, data management and analytics at the forefront of solving client challenges by deploying artificial intelligence, automation, predictive analytics and digital point solutions to the commercial and public sectors. Gilronan takes the reins from Paul Ricci, who will adjust focus to expanding the firm’s real estate advisory practice within Technology+, providing global operators with operating model strategy and design, system selection and assessment, ERP and other point solutions.

“Across industries, companies of all sizes need integrated digital services that reduce silos in operations and improve outcomes,” Kristen Soles, managing partner – global consulting solutions at CohnReznick, said. “Shawn broadens our team’s leadership capabilities in providing the advanced, market-leading solutions that help clients successfully leverage digital transformation to achieve competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“In addition to working closely with fellow practice leaders Shawn Flowers and Paul Ricci, Shawn will collaborate with our CFO Advisory, Client Advisory Services, and Cybersecurity, Technology Risk & Privacy practices to deliver integrated services in areas such as finance automation, integrated business planning, and outsourced accounting.”

Before joining CohnReznick, Gilronan was partner and national consulting leader for data and analytics for an audit, tax and consulting firm. In this role, he was responsible for designing and implementing industry-centric and solution-based delivery models to create value for mid- and upper-market clients.