Derek Marks, Kristen Robillard and Emilie Wuerch (pictured) were promoted to senior accountant, and Kathy Strobele to senior accounting services specialist, at Lumsden McCormick, Buffalo.

Gary Berger was hired as a partner and assurance, financial services industry leader, Northeast region, and Joshua Blumenthal was hired as a partner, assurance, at CohnReznick, New York.

Dr. Stavros Thomadakis was appointed IESBA chairman for a further one-year renewable term commencing in January 2020, after approval from the Public Interest Oversight Board. Thomadakis has chaired the IESBA since 2015.