Transformations &
Transactions
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Pull the operational levers to unlock hidden value.

A value creation plan that stays on paper never moves EBITDA or the balance sheet. We work side-by-side with management to pull the operational levers that do, pricing, supply chain, cost, liquidity, turnaround, and complex transactions, turning finance and data insight into tangible, portfolio-level results.

Accordion Intelligence – with our team’s judgment and expertise guiding every step.

Our solutions are built with AI at the core, not bolted onto existing workflows. Intelligence is embedded in how the work gets done to ensure you capture AI’s full transformational value.

That Means:

  • Deeper insights
  • A wider lens on where value is trapped
  • More quick wins
  • Faster time-to-value

Meet a few
of our experts.

Junaid Samnani
Junaid Samnani
President, Finance & Technology Solutions

Junaid is our President of Finance & Technology Solutions with nearly two decades of experience in numerous consulting leadership roles. His specific expertise includes performance improvement, technology transformation, merger integration, and divestitures. Over the course of his career, Junaid has led engagements for public and private organizations and has serviced 40+ private equity firms.​

Ian McCracken
Ian McCracken
Managing Director, Head of Finance Transformation

Ian serves as Managing Director, Heads the Finance Transformation Practice, and leads the Dallas office. His expertise includes partnering with PE-sponsored companies to translate investment theses into measurable value creation: driving EBITDA expansion, optimizing working capital, and building the finance function and operating infrastructure to support a successful exit. He has experience both in consulting and industry; he’s held...

Ayla Queiroga
Ayla Queiroga
Managing Director, Head of Transactions

Ayla is a Managing Director with over a decade of experience in advisory, accounting, and transaction execution. She partners with C-Suite and other senior leaders to drive value through the finance function and has experience in a variety of sectors including Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Technology, Retail Services, Health Care, Financial Services, and Media.

Keith Maib
Keith Maib
Senior Managing Director, Head of Turnaround & Restructuring

Keith is a Senior Managing Director in Accordion’s Turnaround and Restructuring practice.  He has been with Accordion and Mackinac Partners, which Accordion acquired in 2021, for 18 years.  Keith has over 40 years of diversified business experience. In addition to serving as a partner in two international accounting firms, Keith has extensive experience in leading companies through periods of pervasive change and turmoil and is...

Kevin Bernardini
Kevin Bernardini
Managing Director, Supply Chain & Operations Lead

Kevin Bernardini is a Managing Director at Accordion and is the leader of the Supply Chain / Operations Center of Excellence in the Transformation Practice. He has nearly 4 decades of experience building professional services businesses with a focus on EBITDA Enhancement and Value Creation.

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