Salient Adds CFO to its Leadership Team

Salient Staff
Chris Romo joins Salient’s leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.

CHICAGO, May 23, 2024—Salient announced today its addition of Chris Romo as Chief Financial Officer.

Romo brings nearly 20 years of strategic planning and financial leadership experience in technology, law and business advisory services, most recently serving as Managing Director of Finance for BDO Digital (previously SWC Technology Partners).

Romo will report to Tricia Ewald, CEO and president of Salient.

“Chris brings a wealth of financial expertise to our growing business,” says Ewald. “As we continue to build out a more fully integrated offering for our clients, his addition helps strengthen our ability to deliver even more value to those we serve.”

Romo is Salient’s third leadership hire in the last two months, and his addition will further foster efficiencies and client growth across its network, including Salient, Candor, and Honeymoon as the agency continues to expand.

About Salient

Salient is an experience agency achieving meaningful change and growth—for Fortune 500 companies to startup clients. We find what’s salient at the intersection of brand, employee, and customer experiences, solving big challenges by blending smart, simple ideas with beautiful, functional execution.  

We’re a team of experienced problem-solvers, designers, strategists, storytellers, creatives, loyalty-makers, and constant learners who bring clarity to chaos by asking the right questions and immersing ourselves in your business. 

By customizing our approach, we help clients achieve growth and create experiences that make us all say, “wow.”

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Contact:
Emily McMahon: emily.mcmahon@salientglobal.com

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Chris Romo
Chief Financial Officer

Chris Romo brings over 15 years of expertise in financial management to his role at Salient, overseeing Financial Operations, including forecasting, stakeholder relations, and capital structure optimization. He also supports operational and risk management processes across the agency.

Before joining Salient, Chris held senior finance positions at leading organizations, such as BDO USA, where he led FP&A functions for the national IT consulting business, including offshore capabilities.

Chris finds great motivation in working with Salient’s talented, entrepreneurial team, whose intelligence and client-focused dedication drive the agency’s success in the experience industry.