Cindy Sutton joins CohnReznick as partner and chief people & culture officer
Cindy Sutton joins CohnReznick as Chief People & Culture Officer, leading employee experience, talent development, and organizational performance.
New York, NY — July 8, 2026 — CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Cindy Sutton has joined the firm as Partner and Chief People & Culture Officer.
In this role, Sutton will lead the firm’s people and culture strategy, with a focus on enhancing employee experience, talent development, and organizational performance. She brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience, most recently as Managing Director, HR at a global professional services firm. Cindy has held a series of senior roles spanning talent strategy, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development — supporting organizations of up to 55,000 employees across global and U.S. markets.
“Cindy’s deep leadership experience and successful track record of building strong, people-centered cultures make her an outstanding addition to our executive team,” said David Kessler, CohnReznick CEO. “Her ability to align talent strategies with business priorities will be instrumental as we continue to invest in our people and deliver exceptional service to our clients.”
Sutton is a recognized and trusted advisor to senior leaders. She has led large-scale transformation initiatives, facilitated post-merger integrations, and designed progressive talent programs that elevate employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
“I’m excited to bring my passion for enhancing the employee experience to CohnReznick, a firm that’s deeply committed to people-centered culture and client service excellence,” Sutton shared. “I look forward to working with our leaders and talented People & Culture team to further strengthen our culture, invest in our people, and align our talent strategies with the firm’s growth—ensuring that we continue to deliver meaningful impact for both our clients and our teams.”
Sutton is based in Charlotte, NC. She earned her B.A. in History from Wake Forest University.
