New York and London-based associations AICPA and CIMA have announced the appointment of Mark Koziel as the organization’s next CEO. Koziel will succeed Barry Melancon, who will retire at the end of 2024.
Mark Koziel
Koziel is currently president and CEO of Allinial Global and has extensive leadership experience. He became president and CEO in 2020 after 14 years with the AICPA and the Association, where he served in several roles, including executive VP of firm services. Throughout his career he has been a consistent advocate for accountants and has developed a strong global understanding of the accounting and finance profession.
Retiring CEO Barry Melancon shared, “Serving the profession over the last 30 years has been a great honor, and I have been fortunate to have played a part in its transformation. I am thrilled to see Mark appointed to the role, knowing his passion and vision for the profession and AICPA and CIMA. Mark will do a fantastic job.”
“I am excited and honored to be appointed CEO of the world’s largest accounting membership body. The profession is well positioned to expand and continue to evolve the value it brings serving the public interest and addressing the challenges faced by economies, business, and society,” said Koziel.
Simon Bittlestone, president and chair of the association, said, “We are delighted to announce Mark as our new CEO for the Association. The appointment follows an open and extensive global search that attracted a strong pool of candidates from around the world. Mark is a dynamic, values-led leader with extensive experience and knowledge of our profession.”
