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Top 5 Apps for Organizing
Mar 7, 2019If you’re like most of us, we try to stay organized in business and life, but it gets increasingly complicated…
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The Importance of Stretching
Mar 7, 2019Every personal trainer and athletic coach I have ever worked with has stressed the importance of stretching. When working out…
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SFNet's 40 Under 40 Award Winners Panel Recap
Mar 6, 2019Moderator: Samantha Alexander, regional underwriting manager, Wells Fargo Capital Finance’s Corporate Asset Based Lending group and 2016 CFA 40 Under…
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SFNet's Inaugural YoPro Leadership Summit
Mar 6, 2019The Secured Finance Network brought together the next generation of commercial finance leaders for a full day of learning and…
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It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Aug 22, 2018I was recently invited to participate in an executive panel to answer questions from a credit training class comprised of...
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It’s Not Too Late – Five Member Benefits to Cash In On Now
Aug 1, 2018As we hit the half way mark on calendar year 2018, it is a good time to take stock and…
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It’s Time To Break Up With Your Phone
Jul 18, 2018Do I have your attention? Let’s be honest here: do you have the attention span to read this article? Compared…
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Lien Management – What You Need to Know
Jun 6, 2018UCC filing is the cornerstone of all loans and every lien portfolio...
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Potential Impacts of Blockchain on Commercial Lending
Jan 15, 2018By Raja Sengupta, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Wolters Kluwer’s Lien Solutions When it comes to the rising importance…
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How to be a Good Leader
Dec 5, 2017I know what you’re thinking…another article about how to be a good leader? The short answer is yes…but this time,…
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Fintech and Due Diligence – Disruptors and Established Firms Evolve
Oct 30, 2017The fintech sector has gone through a number of manifestations in the past two decades.
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A Commercial Banker’s Tickler Transition Plan
Oct 18, 2017Just do a keyword search for “bank tickler,” and you’ll quickly realize that banks are still heavily reliant on manual…
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Understanding and Developing Your Personal Brand: Four Steps to a More Intentional Career Progression
Sep 5, 2017It is imperative for individuals to have a general idea about their future career aspirations, just as companies should have clearly defined strategies.
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Selecting a Technology Vendor: 3 Questions to Ask
Jul 5, 2017As with anything else at your bank, selecting a technology vendor can be a challenging decision. Users from across different…
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Why Back-Office Lending Automation Enhances Customer Satisfaction
Apr 25, 2017Every bank strives to keep its customers happy. Of course, some institutions are better at achieving this goal than…
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The Lost Art of the Loan Purchase
Mar 2, 2017Purchasing a loan directly from a bank whether at par or discount is a not-often-used technique that is easily…
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Audit Prep: Why a Paperless Approach Makes Sense
Feb 15, 2017How much time does your financial institution spend preparing for audits? We recently surveyed 187 community banks, and the results…
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Back Office Support Services: Helping you approve more clients
Feb 7, 2017How many times have you come across a potential client who’s financials are either not up to date, not accurate,…
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“All Assets” is the Key When Drafting UCC-1 Financing Statement Collateral Descriptions
Jan 30, 2017Even when prepared by outside or in-house counsel, many lenders pay close attention to draft UCC financing statements before they…
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Paper Loan Files: Does Your Bank Know the True Cost?
Jan 12, 2017Sure, there’s a tangible cost associated with deploying an electronic loan imaging system. Software, support, and scanning hardware are just…
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May 19, 2025
Source: CohnReznick
New York, NY – May 19, 2025 – CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Melissa (Mel) Walker has joined as Managing Director – Data & AI Practice Leader. Walker has specific expertise developing and implementing strategic roadmaps to fuel innovation, advance business goals, and drive sustainable growth for clients. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in operational strategy, technology consulting, and full P&L management across the public, private, and startup sectors.
Before joining CohnReznick, Walker was Executive Vice President for a globally recognized organization that develops guidance to secure IT systems and data. In this role, she was responsible for the development of business strategies and policies, and the implementation of enhanced procedures and management methods to achieve organizational goals and mission.
“In today’s marketplace, clients of all sizes and across industries are prioritizing the development and implementation of secure data infrastructure to mitigate risk,” said Kristen Soles – Managing Partner of CohnReznick’s Global Consulting Solutions practice. “Mel has a proven track record spanning client service and thought leadership in technology and data. Her ability to champion cross-functional collaboration, communication, and efficiencies will play an integral role in helping our clients successfully leverage data and AI to transform financial and operational strategies.”
Walker’s digital transformation and strategy experience includes leading a team to create the first enterprise-native cloud revenue management platform for the life sciences sector and developing innovative solutions to adapt to shifting market dynamics. She has two decades of hands-on experience in establishing, marketing, and selling annuity-based software solutions. She is adept at leveraging deep industry knowledge and market insights to develop and implement highly effective revenue generation strategies. This includes navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing enterprise risk, and steering expansion efforts.
Walker earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and a
Leadership and Management Certificate from Wharton University of Pennsylvania.
About CohnReznick
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through associated firms operating under the CohnReznick brand: CohnReznick LLP, a licensed CPA firm providing assurance services; and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (not a licensed firm) providing advisory and tax services. Together, CohnReznick provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
