乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 elects Timothy J. Walsh as U.S. Chair and CEO; Atif Zaim elected Deputy Chair
New leaders to drive market innovation and client value
NEW YORK, MARCH 3, 2025鈥斃钟悖↙eyu）体育官网 LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, has elected Timothy (Tim) J. Walsh to serve as its next Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Atif Zaim to serve as Deputy Chair, for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025.
Tim and Atif will succeed Paul Knopp and Laura Newinski who have served as U.S. Chair and Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chair and COO, respectively, since 2020. Paul and Laura鈥檚 five-year term concludes on June 30, 2025. Their term was marked by strong growth, strategic and substantial investments in innovation and technology, increased global connectivity, continued advancement of the firm's culture and values and significant improvements in audit quality, including the firm's lowest deficiency rate since 2009.
鈥淭im Walsh and Atif Zaim鈥檚 vision, integrity, strategic acumen, and dedication to our clients will propel us forward as we compete and win in the market,鈥� said Paul Knopp, 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 U.S. Chair and CEO. 鈥淭his team is committed to innovation, anticipating client needs and delivering above and beyond what the market demands of 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网.鈥澛�
鈥淚 want to thank Paul for his leadership and stewardship of the firm. We are entering an unprecedented era of transformation driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and automation,鈥� said 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 U.S. Chair and CEO-elect Tim Walsh. 鈥淲inning companies are making the right strategic moves on talent, technology, and growth. Insights that disrupt institutional inertia, innovation that creates new markets, and leaders that build trust with employees, customers, and investors will be the difference makers.鈥�
鈥溊钟悖↙eyu）体育官网 is ready to help our clients win. Atif and I are focused on investments in technology, culture, and quality that put us in the best position to bring the full power of our partnership and global network to solve the unique challenges our clients face,鈥� added Walsh.
鈥淭his is the right team for this incredible moment for the firm,鈥� said Laura Newinski, 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 U.S. Deputy Chair and COO. 鈥淭im and Atif鈥檚 commitment to culture and people combined with their understanding of the market has shaped a powerful vision for our firm that鈥檚 truly exciting.鈥�
鈥淲e will be bold and agile in this moment of change,鈥� said 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 U.S. Deputy Chair-elect Atif Zaim. 鈥溊钟悖↙eyu）体育官网 will continue to offer clients access to the best people and services, and the new and necessary solutions to accelerate transformation. Tim and I are dedicated to engaging the C-suite to remain at the forefront of innovation, while continuing to foster a high-performance culture that supports all our people.鈥�
Tim has spent more than 33 years at 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网, and is currently the national managing partner, U.S. Audit operations, where he is known for driving operational excellence. (See Tim Walsh Bio.) Atif is the current U.S. Consulting Leader and former national managing principal of the Advisory practice. (See Atif Zaim Bio.)
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