Buffalo, N.Y.-based Freed Maxick (FY19 net revenue of $49.6 million) has hired Bryan Donohue as the firm’s first COO.
Donohue, a CPA, has a strong background in operations, finance and leadership. He spent the last 14 years with the Buffalo News, most recently as senior vice president, COO, treasurer and board member.
Donohue will play an integral role as a key member of the firm’s leadership team, managing day-to-day operations at all offices as well as overseeing internal accounting, marketing, human resources and IT departments.
Managing Director Henry Koziol states, “We will look to Bryan to ensure that our firm has the proper operational controls, administrative support and resources in place to achieve our goals. As this is a new role it will, just as we have as a firm, continue to evolve.”