EisnerAmper Shuffles Gulf Coast Leadership to Drive Regional Growth
Event summary
- Laura Soileau named Partner-in-Charge of EisnerAmper's Gulf Coast region, effective June 1, 2026.
- Soileau succeeds Dan Gardiner, who transitions to Managing Partner of Outsourcing Services.
- Soileau brings risk and compliance expertise, including leadership roles at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- EisnerAmper operates ~4,700 employees and 475 partners across its entities.
The big picture
EisnerAmper's leadership change in the Gulf Coast reflects a broader push by consulting firms to strengthen regional footprints amid growing demand for specialized advisory services. The move underscores the importance of risk and compliance expertise in key industrial markets, particularly as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. With ~4,700 employees, EisnerAmper is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the Gulf Coast's business advisory sector.
What we're watching
- Regional Strategy
- How Soileau's focus on new service offerings will differentiate EisnerAmper in the Gulf Coast market.
- Leadership Transition
- Whether Gardiner's shift to Outsourcing Services will accelerate growth in that practice area.
- Industry Trends
- The pace at which risk and compliance demands evolve in the Gulf Coast's energy and industrial sectors.
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