Chief Executive Officer
PKF O'Connor Davies
Kevin J. Keane is Chief Executive Officer of PKF O’Connor Davies and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, leading the Firm’s strategic direction, growth and expansion.
Under Kevin’s direction, PKF O’Connor Davies has expanded its capabilities and specialty practice areas to serve a growing clientele with exceptional expertise, meaningful insight and exemplary service. He has also led numerous strategic acquisitions and remains focused on attracting top-tier talent to support the Firm’s continued growth.
With more than 30 years of experience, Kevin is recognized for providing accounting and business advisory services to family-owned companies across the manufacturing, distribution, real estate and construction industries. In 2017, he was named to Accounting Today’s prestigious Managing Partner Elite, an annual distinction recognizing just 10 managing partners for outstanding leadership and their ability to drive growth and innovation.
Kevin is also active in the community, serving on boards and finance committees for several nonprofit organizations. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, Archbishop Stepinac High School.
Signing the deal is only the beginning. Once a firm takes on private equity investment, leaders must navigate new expectations around growth, accountability, governance, and performance—while continuing to serve clients and maintain firm culture.
In this panel, firm leaders will share what life really looks like after the transaction closes. What changes for partners and staff? How do budgeting, reporting, and decision-making evolve? What role does the investor play in strategy and governance? And what aspects of the firm’s culture, client relationships, and day-to-day operations remain largely unchanged?
Join firms that have already made the transition for a candid discussion on the realities, challenges, and opportunities of operating under private equity ownership.