Winding River Consulting (WRC) of Chagrin Falls, Oh. announced the appointment of Brian Blaha. Blaha brings 30 years of experience leading growth strategy, marketing and sales transformation and executive team alignment. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as WRC expands its consulting services to meet increased demand from firms navigating transformation, succession and sustainable growth.
“Brian’s track record speaks for itself. He’s built growth engines, transformed cultures and coached leadership teams,” said David Toth, CGO of WRC. “He brings a rare mix of strategic vision, operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to people, performance and purpose. His approach is exactly what our clients are asking for and what professional services need right now.”
Blaha will work directly with MPs and CEOs, private equity investors and firm leadership teams to craft strategic growth plans, optimize M&A integration and guide leadership development initiatives. His belief in an “Outward Mindset”—focused on collaboration, accountability and empathy—aligns closely with WRC’s mission to help firms grow through leadership clarity and intentional execution.
“Joining Winding River is a natural extension of my career-long passion for helping firms and professionals grow, scale, and lead with purpose,” said Blaha. “I’m excited to partner with an exceptional team of thinkers and doers, and even more excited to work alongside the next generation of firm leaders.”
