Kaufman Rossin Launches CEO & Board Advisory Services with Trip Tripathy

Kaufman Rossin, one of the largest independent accounting firms in Florida and one of the top 100 CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., announced it has expanded its growing business consulting practice with the addition of Principal N.K. “Trip” Tripathy to lead a new CEO and Board Advisory Services practice. 

“Trip” Tripathy is a highly accomplished CEO, COO and CFO, having served in senior management roles both in the U.S. and abroad. He has led major consumer products companies and retailers through a full range of business challenges including growth, profitability improvements and turnarounds. He also has considerable experience in strategy, mergers and acquisitions and business integration. His experience includes leading companies through complex periods of financial instability and bankruptcy. Trip supported boards of directors and shareholders in resolving critical issues relating to cost reduction, debt and capital restructuring, and liquidity management. 

He began his U.S. career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Dallas and went on to work with major multinational corporations including PepsiCo, Limited Brands, Macy’s and Yildiz (owner of Godiva Chocolatier and United Biscuits, UK.)  He has worked with businesses and teams of all sizes in the U.S. and globally, with a “hands on,” practical approach to driving business solutions. Trip earned a bachelor’s degree in business from St. Xavier’s College in Calcutta, India, and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas and a Chartered Accountant. He is also a Board Governance Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and currently serves as the Chair of the Business School Advisory Board at Texas Christian University. 

Kaufman Rossin’s CEO and Board Advisory Services practice was created to address unique challenges faced by CEOs, boards of directors, and leadership teams of mid-sized organizations as they seek to grow or develop their business profitably and responsibly. The team provides hands-on expertise in a variety of business areas on an ongoing basis, including: 

• Identifying and crafting practical, effective strategies to develop business, improve business intelligence, and nurture company culture
• Maximizing efficient execution of operations, helping all levels of the business understand and manage the supply chain and plan for variable economic situations
• Working on effective business turnaround strategies and implementation
• Implementing systems, processes and technology to drive efficiency and profitability
• Building outstanding teams through organizational alignment and coaching. 

“We are excited to have Trip on our team. His unique experience in this space will allow us to serve a sophisticated pool of clients with valuable, comprehensive and innovative solutions to take their organizations to the next level,” said James Wolcott, business consulting services principal and practice leader.