■ Enterprising Women
■ Enterprising Women
Continued From Page 20 Citrin Cooperman & Co ., LLP Sylvie Gadant , CPA Partner / Practice Leader – Transaction Advisory Service
The dynamic leader of our Transaction Advisory Services practice , Sylvie advised clients on over 600 transactions valued between $ 5M and $ 300M . She launched the renowned Independent Sponsor Survey , drawing attention to growing that industry . Her extensive expertise has led to frequent speaker , judge , and moderator opportunities for high-profile industry forums . As an accomplished leader , Sylvie built an award-winning advisory team whose success is the result of turning an idea into a profitable product through assertive risk-taking and innovation . In accounting , the standards are high , and women like Sylvie who break through are truly exceptional . Sylvie is regularly featured in media publications , including Inc . Magazine , Forbes , Accounting Today , Crain ’ s New York Business , Bloomberg , and Forbes . She is the recipient of prestigious awards , including the Crain ’ s New York Business “ Notable Women in Accounting ,” and the Global M & A Network “ USA Women Dealmakers ,” which singularly honors an A-List of the most accomplished and respected women dealmakers in financial services . In 2023 , she received an honorable mention in the Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M & A List . Nominated by Vicki Dill of Citrin Cooperman & Co . LLP
Terrie O ‘ Connor Realtors Terrie O ‘ Connor Broker President
Industry icon Terrie O ’ Connor founded Terrie O ’ Connor Realtors in 1991 , following a successful 10-year career in real estate sales , marketing and management . As both the daughter and then wife of US Naval officers , Terrie O ’ Connor lived in such places as Malta , Hawaii , Panama , and England as well as throughout the United States . Terrie attended the University of Maryland in London , England where she worked for the Commander-in-Chief US Naval Forces , Europe . This experience prepared her well for a successful career in real estate . In 1991 , Terrie ’ s entrepreneurial spirit propelled her to launch her own company . Celebrating 32 years , Terrie O ’ Connor Realtors has grown from a one-office boutique to a leading independent brokerage with nine locations , approximately 475 sales associates and 40 full-time employees . Terrie is a Director on the Board of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey . Greater Bergen Realtors named Terrie the 2019 Realtor of the Year . Nominated by Sarah Drennan of Terrie O ’ Connor Realtors .
Deloitte & Touche LLP Omosede Ogiamien Partner
Omosede is a unicorn leader , exceptional by definition , a visionary and innovator . She is a devoted and inclusive leader , and has mentored many women to great heights , and has been a catalyst and champion to their professional and personal growth . She is an out-of-the-box thinker who never turns down a challenge , a servant leader at heart who will always make time to roll up her sleeves , and an impact ‘ people first ’ player who respects and supports her teams to drive towards excellence . She is a highly regarded , respected and trusted leader across the firm . Omosede has created a unique and successful brand and an expert within the health care industry , and is worthy of the Enterprising Women in Commerce Platinum Award nomination . Nominated by Emma Ndebele of Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Omosede has been on fire to help her clients with her expertise in accounting and finance in Healthcare . She has been impactful to all who she meets and treats everyone in respect regardless your level . She has been successfully supporting many of her client in healthcare by providing supports around accounting and finance and beyond . Personally , she has been my mentor and cares deeply about my personal wellbeing . Nominated by Kenya of Matsushita of Deloitte & Touche LLP .
Gibbons P . C . Angela Pandolfo Roy Chief Marketing Officer
Ms . Roy handles wide-ranging business development , client relations , and communications strategies for one of NJ ’ s most high-profile law firms , directing a seven-member team . Building on a 30-year legal marketing career in the New York and Boston metropolitan areas , Ms . Roy has , among other achievements in two years as Gibbons ’ s CMO : designed the Gibbons Alumni Initiative , a networking platform for current and past Gibbons attorneys to exchange referrals and develop business ; drafted a comprehensive cross-selling program ; and developed for management quarterly benchmarking analyses evaluating and comparing top competitors ’ litigation and transactional activity , news coverage , operational developments , thought leadership , and related metrics . She created business development and promotional plans for several service line launches and expanded social media , public relations , and digital strategies for internal and external communications . She serves a key role in implementing the firm ’ s
2023-2025 strategic plan , designed to cement Gibbons ’ s sustainability , optimize financial performance , and target smart growth . Nominated by Peter J . Torcicollo of Gibbons P . C .
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Angela Pandolfo Roy is the Chief Marketing Officer for Gibbons P . C . which is one of New Jersey ’ s largest and most high-profile law firms . Roy holds the primary responsibility for all critical inward and outward-facing business development , client relations , promotional , and communications strategies and platforms , ensuring consistency of messaging and positioning throughout various outlets and media . Roy initially met and exceeded all requirements of being second-in-command of the Gibbons marketing department position while maintaining a 60 percent flex-time schedule to accommodate prior family responsibilities . She earned the CMO role upon department restructuring and a change in family circumstances . Roy works alongside the Managing Director to present to various constituencies the firm ’ s 2023- 2025 strategic plan including the Gibbons Alumni Initiative . She also developed and generated the firms competitors ’ litigation and transactional activity , client lists , news coverage , operational developments thought leadership , and related metrics . Nominated by Dennis Mikula of Mikula Contracting .
Spectrum Works Ann Marie Sullivan Founder / CEO
With her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with autism and her exceptional leadership skills , Ann Marie has made an indelible impact on our community .
Throughout her career , Ann Marie has exemplified her entrepreneurial spirit by establishing successful for-profit and nonprofit
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Women helping women has proven to be beneficial to success for women in any field .
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