Accounting | September 9, 2026
Kate Peachway joins CohnReznick as Chief Financial Officer
Peachway will lead financial strategy and operations for the firm. She has more than 20 years of experience.
CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Kate Peachway has joined as Partner and Chief Financial Officer.
As a member of the executive team, Peachway will lead financial strategy and operations for the firm. She has more than 20 years of experience spanning finance, strategy, investing, and business leadership.
Most recently, Peachway served as Chief Financial Officer of a global capital markets technology company, where she led the finance organization and partnered across the business on growth initiatives, operational performance, talent strategy, and transformation efforts. Peachway also brings significant experience working in a private equity backed environment, where she partnered closely with management and investors to drive alignment and unlock opportunities. Previously, she spent 15 years investing across public and private markets, gaining extensive experience evaluating business performance and identifying the drivers of sustainable growth.
“Kate brings an exceptional combination of financial expertise, strategic perspective, and operational leadership, along with a proven ability to build high-performing teams,” said David Kessler, CEO of CohnReznick. “Her experience leveraging data, technology, and collaboration to drive performance and value creation will help advance our strategic priorities as we continue to invest in our people, expand our capabilities, and drive sustainable growth across the firm.”
Peachway earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her MBA from Columbia Business School. She serves on the board of Kids of Ukraine and is a member of the Harvard Art Museum’s Contemporary Committee.
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