Accordion has strengthened its leadership in Europe with the appointment of three senior executives—Paul Reading, Andy Burgess, and Steve Jones—marking a key step in the firm’s expansion across the continent. The hires reinforce Accordion’s position as the go-to partner for private equity stakeholders, bringing deep operator experience and expertise in finance, data analytics, and AI-driven value creation. Paul Reading has been named Head of European Solutions. A former private equity operating partner, Reading has extensive experience building and scaling finance functions across portfolio companies, preparing them for growth and successful exits. He emphasized Accordion’s unique focus on the Office of the CFO, noting that his own background gives him firsthand insight into the challenges CFOs face throughout the investment lifecycle. His role will be central to driving Accordion’s European growth and delivering practical, results-oriented support to private equity sponsors and their portfolio CFOs. Andy Burgess joins as London Office Lead. With a career spanning CFO roles and consulting, including leading the CFO practice at a Big Four firm, Burgess brings a strong understanding of the evolving demands on finance leaders in private equity. He highlighted the increasing expectations for CFOs to go beyond financial management and actively drive strategy, performance, and digital transformation. Burgess believes Accordion’s proven track record in the U.S., combined with its tailored approach to private equity, makes it uniquely positioned to support European CFOs navigating complex market dynamics. Steve Jones has been appointed Managing Director, Data & Analytics. With over 20 years of experience in data strategy and more than a decade working directly with PE-backed CFOs, Jones combines deep consulting knowledge with real-world operational insight. He focuses on delivering measurable outcomes by leveraging AI and analytics to improve decision-making, enhance KPI visibility, and drive sustainable value. His appointment strengthens Accordion’s dedicated AI and data & analytics capability, ensuring CFOs can build robust data foundations and implement impactful technologies. Atul Aggarwal, President of Europe at Accordion, said the new leadership team reflects the firm’s mission to help CFOs turn pressure into performance. He noted that Europe’s private equity landscape is evolving rapidly, and CFOs are under growing pressure to deliver results across multiple fronts. The addition of these leaders, along with the formalization of an operating leadership layer, underscores Accordion’s commitment to delivering scalable, operator-led solutions across the continent. Accordion launched its European operations earlier this year with a London hub, expanding into new office space to support its growing team. The firm provides end-to-end support across the private equity lifecycle—from foundational accounting and financial planning to technology enablement, data analytics, and exit readiness. With over 1,500 professionals worldwide and more than 15 years of experience, Accordion combines global scale with deep operational insight to deliver tangible results for clients. Headquartered in New York, Accordion operates in ten offices globally, including its European base in London. The firm continues to define the future of CFO support in private equity by integrating AI, data, and hands-on expertise to drive performance and value creation.