Alan Whitman is a seasoned executive and highly recognized leader known for his ability to inspire and navigate people around bold ideas and uncomfortable change.
Prior to becoming CEO of Nichols Cauley, Alan served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baker Tilly US, a top 10 accounting firm. During his tenure as CEO, the CPA and advisory firm experienced significant growth and scaling while maintaining a strong and collaborative culture.
Alan is recognized for his commitment to building high-impact teams and driving cultural transformation. His leadership legacy reflects his commitment to people, performance, and strategy. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and helping organizations BREAK THE MOLD™ of conventional thinking to remain relevant and sustainable.
About Alan Whitman
If Alan's not on the road creating and collaborating with people most of the time—clients, partners, team members—than there's an imposter about. A deeply people-focused leader, Alan is recognized for his unique ability to inspire and navigate people around bold ideas and change to achieve great scale and growth. As CEO, he's responsible for building high-impact teams and driving cultural transformation at the company. His leadership legacy reflects his commitment to people, performance, and strategy with a clear passion to mentor the next generation of leaders and help Nichols Cauley BREAK THE MOLD™ of conventional thinking to remain relevant, sustainable, and positioned to put prosperity in reach for every client.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Certifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional)
- CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
Professional Memberships
- AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Board Member)
Community Involvement
- Detroit Economic Club
My Favorite Part
"Watching team members learn, grow, and achieve to build high-quality and highly fulfilling professional and personal lives."