Gautam Anne joins Kaufman Rossin as Chief Information Officer

Kaufman Rossin, the largest independent CPA and advisory firm in Florida and one of the top 50 firms in the U.S., announced today the addition of Gautam Anne as Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Anne brings more than 20 years of experience spanning engineering through C-suite leadership, with expertise in enterprise transformation, post-merger integration, AI-enabled modernization, and cybersecurity. He has worked across the banking, investments, healthcare, technology, manufacturing & distribution, and private equity industries, in both public and high-growth environments. In his new role, Anne will oversee Kaufman Rossin’s technology strategy, driving innovation and operational resilience across the firm.

“Gautam’s track record of leading large-scale technology transformations makes him an ideal fit as we continue to scale our operations and invest in the platforms that support our clients and our people,” said Richard Salinas, Chief Operating Officer of Kaufman Rossin. “His experience aligning technology strategy with business growth will be a real asset as we strengthen our infrastructure and position the firm for what’s next.”

Before joining Kaufman Rossin, Anne served as CIO for a large, acquisition-driven organization, leading technology integration across more than 20 acquisitions and divestitures. He modernized the IT landscape, delivering major cost savings, a stronger cybersecurity posture, and improved operational efficiency and platform interoperability, all while partnering with the board and investors on value-creation strategy. Earlier in his career, he held senior technology leadership roles across healthcare, financial services, and professional services, leading enterprise CRM modernization, data governance, M&A integration, and large-scale platform transformation programs.

Anne’s expertise spans AI strategy, automation, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, CRM, ERP, and data platform consolidation. He is known for building and scaling high-performing global technology organizations, having led teams of more than 450 professionals across the U.S., Latin America, and India.

He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Bridgeport, completed the International Senior Management Program at HEC Paris, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Chennai as well as receiving AI certifications from Duke University