Withum is proud to share that Matt Walsh and Jorge Villar have been named INNOVATE100 honorees by Innovation+, a recognition celebrating leaders in New Jersey who advance innovation within their organizations and make a meaningful impact across the state’s business community.
Matt Walsh, partner and practice leader of Withum’s Industrial and Consumer Products Services Team, was honored in the Finance/Accounting category for helping modernize the Firm’s technology ecosystem. His leadership has supported initiatives that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows and better align technology with evolving client needs, including work with Caseware and DAS platforms.
Jorge Villar, a forward-thinking tax professional within Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth Team, was recognized as an Innovator to Watch for his role in advancing tech solutions that foster collaboration, support scalable growth and strengthen service delivery in a rapidly changing business environment.
Their recognition reflects Withum’s broader commitment to technology innovation as a strategic priority. Through ongoing investments in technology, process improvement and team member development, the Firm continues to enhance the way it serves clients while advancing modernization across the industries and communities it serves.
This commitment extends beyond Withum’s own walls. Within the Garden State alone, Withum has supported initiatives such as the Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey competition and other innovation-focused programs to champion entrepreneurs, manufacturers and business leaders, helping to drive economic growth and ingenuity.
The INNOVATE100 celebrates New Jersey’s most influential innovators and changemakers. Honorees, represented from a wide range of industries, are recognized for their leadership, strategic vision and contributions to advancing innovation, economic growth and industry transformation.
The INNOVATE100 New Jersey Celebration was held on May 13, 2026, at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
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