Withum is proud to announce that Kelsey Thomas, Senior Manager in the Firm’s Transaction Advisory Services Team, has received an esteemed Emerging Leader Award from The M&A Advisor. This prestigious accolade celebrates the remarkable achievements of professionals shaping the future of mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and corporate finance.

Since joining the transaction advisory practice at Withum, Kelsey has been a vital force. Under her leadership, the team’s size and business line revenues have doubled over the past fiscal year. Kelsey has spearheaded initiatives focused on business development, client service and value-added insights. She is familiar with leading deals for multi-entity, global consolidation projects and creating client tools that boast significant operational efficiencies.
Throughout her 15-year career in public accounting, Kelsey has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership. She also spearheaded the Team’s M&A Empow’her’ment video series, which highlights the achievements of women in the M&A space. This initiative showcases her passion for fostering inclusivity and support within the industry.
Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor, shared in a recent announcement:
These professionals have not only risen to today’s challenges but are actively shaping tomorrow’s opportunities. He noted the Emerging Leader award recipients, …join a global community of peers making a lasting impact on the industry.
Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor
The M&A Advisor, globally recognized for honoring top M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, established the Emerging Leaders Awards to champion mentorship and propel professional development among rising leaders in corporate finance. Award winners were selected by an independent judging panel for their innovation, leadership, and community contribution.
Read the complete list of The M&A Advisor 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards.