CohnReznick Hired Two Senior Leaders
The accounting firm has added Kemi Sulaimon and Tyler Hendry to its leadership team.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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CohnReznick has announced the appointment of Kemi Sulaimon as a managing director and Tyler Hendry as a partner. The new leaders will focus on expanding the firm’s capabilities in mergers and acquisitions and private equity value creation.
Why it matters
These strategic hires reflect the firm's ongoing effort to bolster its advisory services for private equity and corporate clients. By integrating experienced leadership into these specialized practices, the firm aims to enhance its post-closing and financial operational support.
CohnReznick is the 14th-largest CPA firm in the US, employing approximately 5,000 people and reporting $1.15 billion in annual revenue.
The players
Kemi Sulaimon
She is a managing director who previously spent six years at CohnReznick and holds ten years of total industry experience.
Tyler Hendry
He is a partner who brings 15 years of experience to the firm, including prior tenures at KLH Capital and the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.
CohnReznick
The company is a major accounting and advisory firm currently ranked as the 14th-largest CPA firm in the United States.
The details
Kemi Sulaimon returns to the firm to advise on insurance claims and post-closing disputes, while Tyler Hendry joins to support private equity clients with cash flow and finance strategies. Sulaimon is based in New York and Hendry will operate out of Tampa.
Timeline
The senior leadership appointments were finalized in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the broader industry trend of large accounting firms aggressively expanding their advisory divisions to capture more of the private equity market. It positions the firm to compete directly with specialized boutique consulting groups by offering integrated financial services.
Clients of the firm may experience expanded service offerings related to M&A insurance and financial operations support. These leadership changes are unlikely to impact individual retail tax services or current account pricing.
The takeaway
Firms often bring back former employees to capitalize on institutional knowledge while simultaneously recruiting fresh expertise to drive growth in niche markets. Readers can monitor these executive movements to anticipate which specific business sectors a firm intends to prioritize for new client acquisition.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership trends, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
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