CNM LLP, a leading technical advisory firm, announced today the appointment of Chris Montgomery as Senior Vice President of Business Development, stepping into a role at the firm aimed at enhancing their market presence and relationship focused go-to-market strategy. Chris will be based in the San Diego office and responsible for expanding the firm’s continued growth in San Diego and other West Coast markets.

Prior to joining CNM, Chris served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Cooley LLP where he led business development efforts for emerging and high-growth companies in a variety of different industries. Over the last 30 years, he has held a variety of leadership roles across several industries focused on helping companies and executives build and scale their businesses and identifying additional opportunities for growth.

“Chris joining CNM marks a pivotal time in the firm’s history as we continue expanding to meet the needs of our growing customer base and geographic footprint,” says CNM President Bill Strong. “His unique and diverse background in accelerating businesses and boosting market presence make him an excellent fit for this role. We’re excited about the possibilities Chris will bring not only to the San Diego market, but to the overall growth of the firm.”

The addition of Chris to the San Diego office comes on the heels of several other strategic moves CNM has made to grow its leadership presence in other markets. “Chris’ proven ability to build strong partnerships and identify additional pathways to success align perfectly with our vision,” says Sanjay Sheth, Managing Partner, CNM LLP. “As we continue to execute on our growth strategy, his role will be instrumental in driving our vision forward.”

CNM currently has five offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, New York City, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and a global workforce of over 200 professionals. The firm is best known for its areas of service in accounting & transaction, internal audit, SOX, business transformation, data & analytics, process automation, and cybersecurity & privacy. CNM serves businesses ranging from start-ups and mid-market companies to multi-national Fortune 500 companies. For over 20 years, CNM has remained strongly committed to excellence and fostering a people-centric culture, which has led to several awards, including by Fortune as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company since 2018.

“CNM is entering an exciting phase of growth, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the journey,” says Chris. “My focus will be on driving strategic initiatives and expanding our market presence to better serve our clients. I look forward to working closely with the team to help unlock new opportunities and foster continued success.”

About CNM LLP

Founded in 2003, CNM LLP is recognized as the premier technical advisory firm. Our vision is to be the most trusted advisory services firm to our people and our clients. We provide high-value advisory services and solutions, combining professional capabilities with hands-on support. We do this with a people-centric focus, a passion for excellence, and honest communication in a collaborative environment.

CNM cares deeply about building relationships and empowering people to be their best. To do that, we create an environment where people can show up as their authentic selves—celebrating the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives we each offer. Above all, at CNM we help, care about, and show appreciation for each other. We share a commitment to communicating broadly, proactively, and with transparency. Doing so demonstrates our respect for each other, builds trust, ensures alignment, and empowers us as individuals, as teams, and as an organization, to do our best work. Learn more about CNM at https://cnmllp.com/, or by visiting our LinkedIn page.

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“Chris joining CNM marks a pivotal time in the firm’s history as we continue expanding to meet the needs of our growing customer base and geographic footprint,” says CNM President Bill Strong.