Ed Monborne, the CEO of RKL, has been named to the esteemed Accounting Today 2024 Managing Partner Elite list, which annually features eight top executives for their outstanding leadership in the quickly evolving professional services industry.

Since assuming the role of CEO in 2011, Monborne has led RKL’s transformation into a national powerhouse in the professional services industry. His tenure as CEO has seen a 316 percent increase in the firm’s revenue and a 439 percent growth in team members. Beyond his role in the firm’s extraordinary growth, Monborne has been the driving force in cultivating a culture that celebrates new ideas and creative solutions.

“Ed has been the visionary behind RKL’s growth and success, transforming from a regional accounting firm to a dynamic, nationally leading advisory firm,” said Robert Gratalo, RKL’s Chairman of the Board. “Quite simply, we are the firm we are today thanks to Ed’s confidence in our team, his instinct for emerging client needs, and his entrepreneurial spirit.”

Under Monborne’s leadership, RKL has expanded from three to nine offices and has completed more than 20 mergers and acquisitions, integrating a wealth of expertise and resources into the firm. He has been responsible for guiding the firm’s strategic plan throughout his tenure, which has ushered in advancements in technology adoption, service offering expansion, and a highly-ranked client service experience.

As RKL’s top executive, Monborne fosters a culture of growth and innovation for the more than 650 team members who represent the RKL team. During his tenure, RKL has been consistently recognized as a “Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania” and has earned dozens of accolades from organizations including Forbes, Accounting Today, USA Today, and more.

“I am deeply honored to be named to the 2024 Managing Partner Elite list,” said Monborne. “Such recognition is only possible by having the best partners and team collectively driving our firm forward. This is as much of a recognition for them as it is for me.”

Monborne began his career in accounting in 1984 and joined RKL 10 years later, steadily rising through the firm’s leadership ranks.

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