Milwaukee-based IPA 100 firm Wipfli (FY23 net revenue of $546.2 million) has announced the appointment of Rebekah Gardner as the firm’s new chief growth officer. Gardner brings a wealth of experience in sales, leadership and strategic growth to her new role, having previously served as global chief sales officer at Ryan LLC.
Gardner’s career spans more than two decades, during which she has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in sales leadership, transformational team building and global team leadership. Her experience in strategic sales planning, private equity and other strategic sales channels and account-based program management will be instrumental in driving growth. By leveraging her extensive background in reorganizing highly successful sales teams, integrating acquisitions and setting high standards of accountability and collaboration, she will effectively drive Wipfli’s ambitious goals.
“I am thrilled to join Wipfli as chief growth officer. My first order of business is listening to the team and understanding the business, our people and our clients,” Gardner said. “I know that we can achieve our goal of reaching a billion dollars and beyond with a relentless focus on discipline and doing more of what we are really good at — delivering value in increasingly relevant ways for each of our clients. I look forward to bringing my experience in strategic growth and team leadership to Wipfli and helping drive the firm’s success in the coming years.”
Kurt Gresens, MP at Wipfli, commented on Gardner’s appointment, “We are excited to welcome Rebekah Gardner to Wipfli as our new chief growth officer. Her extensive experience in sales and leadership, coupled with her innovative approach to growth, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our firm. Rebekah’s commitment to listening and understanding our business aligns perfectly with Wipfli’s values, and we are confident that she will be a transformative leader for our organization.”
Looking ahead, Gardner plans to focus on several key initiatives to drive Wipfli’s growth. She aims to enhance the firm’s go-to-market strategies, develop new service offerings and expand Wipfli’s presence in key markets. Gardner also plans to leverage her experience in transformational team building to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the firm.
