Baker Tilly Names Monica Modi Dalwadi Managing Principal – Eastern US; Frank Walker to Succeed as DC Metro Managing Principal

Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly announces the appointment of Monica Modi Dalwadi as managing principal – Eastern U.S. Dalwadi succeeds Fred Massanova, now the firm’s chief growth officer. Frank Walker, a national practice leader for Baker Tilly’s transaction and financial advisory practice, will step into Dalwadi’s former role as managing principal for the D.C. Metro region.

“Monica’s leadership, industry expertise and commitment to our clients and team members are unmatched,” said Jeffrey Ferro, CEO of Baker Tilly. “Her dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration will continue driving success for our firm across the Eastern U.S.”

Dalwadi has served as managing principal for Baker Tilly’s Metro D.C. market since 2019, overseeing exceptional growth and enhancing client engagement. As managing principal – Eastern U.S., she will oversee operations and strategic growth initiatives across the firm’s geographic markets in metropolitan D.C., West Virgina, Pennsylvania, New York and New England.

“It has been a privilege to lead Baker Tilly’s D.C. Metro market,” said Dalwadi. “I’m excited to expand my role and collaborate with our exceptional teams across the Eastern U.S. to create lasting value for our clients and enhance our firm’s presence in the region.”

Walker brings more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, consulting and industry leadership as a CFO to his new role.

“I’m honored to lead the D.C. Metro market,” Walker said. “With an exceptional team and numerous opportunities ahead, I’m eager to build on our successes and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and people.”

Walker will oversee leadership, management and strategic growth for the D.C. Metro market while focusing on team member development and community engagement. “Frank’s dedication to client success and his vision for the future make him an excellent choice to lead the D.C. Metro market,” Dalwadi said. “I’m confident he will build on the strong foundation we’ve created.”

About Baker Tilly (bakertilly.com)

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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