We're excited to announce that CrossCountry has welcomed Dupont Circle Solutions (DCS) into the firm, significantly expanding our Salesforce practice and deepening our lead-to-cash and revenue operations capabilities. DCS brings 60+ professionals and 175+ Salesforce and connected-platform certifications, with expertise spanning Salesforce, AI, and revenue operations, strengthening how we serve private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle. The Salesforce practice will be led by DCS Co-Founders Ben Hatten and Erin Hatten. A warm welcome to our new colleagues from DCS!
We're excited to announce that Neil Smith and Amy Bjarnason have been elevated to Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective June 15, 2026. This milestone reflects the incredible leadership Neil and Amy have demonstrated as Co-Presidents, and builds on our significant momentum and growth. Co-Founder and CEO Erik Linn will transition to Executive Chairman, continuing to shape our long-term strategy, partner recruiting, and M&A.
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory and technology solutions firm, today announced its acquisition of CNM LLP (CNM), a leading Office of the CFO advisory firm headquartered in Southern California. This transaction strengthens CrossCountry’s national footprint with a significant West Coast presence and enhances its ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients nationwide. Serving a diverse client base ranging from growth and mid-market companies to multi-national Fortune 500 companies, CNM is recognized for its deep expertise in accounting, transactions, risk advisory, and business transformation. The integration of CNM’s team expands CrossCountry’s ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that address the evolving priorities of today’s finance leaders. “This acquisition is a pivotal step in our growth strategy, significantly expanding our ability to support clients in the Southern California market and enhancing our core solutions for the Office of the CFO,” said Erik Linn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CrossCountry Consulting. “With teams and offices stretching from coast to coast, we’re especially pleased to join forces with an organization whose values and collaborative culture so closely align with ours. Together with CNM’s talented team, we look forward to leveraging our shared strengths to deliver innovative solutions and drive exceptional outcomes for our clients nationwide.”
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory and technology solutions firm, today announced the acquisition of CDS, a premier financial due diligence firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens CrossCountry’s transaction advisory solutions and enhances its ability to provide comprehensive financial and operational support to both private equity firms and corporate clients in mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, and recapitalization transactions. With a client base that includes private equity funds, private investors, lenders, and corporate clients, CDS has established itself as a trusted partner in the industry. The integration of CDS’s experienced team, along with their deep expertise in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, will allow CrossCountry to offer a more robust and seamless suite of transaction services, from initial assessment to post-transaction support. “The addition of CDS not only strengthens our ability to serve the Office of the CFO but also improves our ability to provide comprehensive solutions to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies across the deal and investment life cycles,” said Erik Linn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CrossCountry Consulting. “Importantly, CDS also shares our values and dedication to fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.”
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory and technology solutions firm, has been awarded Gold in the Company of the Year – Professional Services category in the Best in Biz Awards 2025. This accolade highlights the firm’s leadership in strategic transformation and delivering exceptional client value. Best in Biz Awards is a leading independent business awards program judged annually by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications. The award recognizes CrossCountry’s leadership in advancing innovative solutions, particularly its pioneering use of AI to solve complex business challenges in professional services. The firm’s commitment to growth, community engagement, and fostering diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing underscores its holistic approach to creating value for clients, employees, and the broader community.
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, has been recognized as a Silver Globee Winner for Company of the Year in the Business, Professional Services, and Consulting category. All organizations operating in the United States are eligible to submit nominations, providing proof of their investment in people across six key elements: culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and employee experience. The Globee Awards for Leadership spotlight those who inspire others, foster innovation, and create a lasting legacy in their industries. CrossCountry earned this honor for its unwavering commitment to purpose-driven leadership, nurturing a culture of innovation, and delivering exceptional value to clients. The firm’s dedication to its people and its mission has set a benchmark for excellence in the consulting industry. CrossCountry Consulting is also celebrating two individual achievements: Amy Bjarnason, President & COO, was named a Gold Globee Winner for Women’s Leadership of the Year. Kati Penney, Transaction Advisory Solutions Lead, was named a Silver Globee Winner for Thought Leader of the Year.
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, has been named to Consulting magazine’s Best Firms to Work For, the industry’s largest and most in-depth assessment of the best working environments for consulting professionals. The rankings are based on responses to survey questions taken by the firm’s consultants and consist of questions covering six areas of employee satisfaction: culture, career development, work/life balance, client engagement, compensation and benefits, and firm leadership. CrossCountry Consulting was founded to be a distinctly new type of advisory firm – built upon their core values of excellence, energy, collaboration, and impact, with an unwavering commitment to creating a better experience for both their clients and people. Included in the mid-sized firms category, this ranking is a testament that the firm’s policies and practices support measurable investment in and commitment to keeping employees happy, engaged and professionally fulfilled.
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, has been selected as a North America Top 100 Inspiring Workplace winner from Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW). All organizations operating in the United States are eligible to submit nominations, providing proof of their investment in people across six key elements: culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and employee experience. The award celebrates CrossCountry’s tremendous dedication to fostering a people-first culture, driving inclusivity, and delivering exceptional client experiences. The firm was recognized for their core values, supported by initiatives such as flexible working arrangements, robust coaching programs, a strong focus on professional development, and a leadership team that sets a high standard with its transparency, approachability, and commitment to aligning employees with the firm’s vision.
This May, we proudly celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, led by our Network of Asian Professionals and Allies (NAPA) Community Resource Group (CRG). Through thoughtful events and new partnerships, we deepened our understanding of the diverse identities, histories, and traditions within the AANHPI community. Dumpling Days: Connecting Through Culture and Cuisine This year, the NAPA CRG chose to focus on dumplings as a way to honor the rich diversity of AANHPI cultures. While each culture has its own unique traditions, dumplings, whether they’re gyoza, potstickers, shumai, or momo, are a unifying symbol of family, celebration, and connection across many Asian communities. Food has a powerful way of bringing people together, and through our Dumpling Days events, teams in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. gathered to share stories, recipes, and a deeper appreciation for the cultural threads that tie us together. Strengthening Our Commitment: A New Partnership with Ascend This month also marked the launch of a new corporate partnership with Ascend, the largest Pan-Asian business professional organization in North America. Through this partnership, we’ll collaborate on professional development, mentorship, and community-building initiatives in our D.C., New York, and Boston markets, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and connection.
CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, announced today that they were awarded the Customer Success Partner of the Year – North America at the prestigious Inspire Partner Awards 2025, hosted by Coupa, the leader in AI-native total spend management. This recognition underscores the firm’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the Coupa ecosystem. The annual Inspire Partner Awards recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions made by partners across various categories. As a recipient of the Customer Success Partner of the Year award, CrossCountry Consulting has demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in delivering value to customers and driving impact through high-volume implementations, a rapidly scaling delivery team focused on the enterprise market, and strategic investments that expand opportunities with organizations. “I am so proud of our incredible team; it is a reflection of their hard work and dedication, whose innovation and expertise drive successful outcomes for Coupa implementations,” said Harpreet Narula, CrossCountry’s Coupa Practice Lead. “We are honored by this recognition and look forward to strengthening our partnership with Coupa as we continue to deliver measurable results for our clients through innovative spend management solutions.” ...
