Chris Roughton Joins Baker Newman Noyes as Manager in Business and Technology Advisory Practice

2/8/21

Chris Roughton

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), a nationally recognized, top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm, today announced the hiring of Chris Roughton as a manager in the firm’s Business and Technology Advisory practice. In this role, Roughton will focus on strategy, business process improvement, and technology execution for a variety of clients across New England. He is based at the firm’s Portsmouth, N.H. office and serves clients across New England and beyond.

“BNN is a leader in the tax, assurance, and advisory industry, and the firm’s reputation for providing sought-after solutions and perspective for clients is well-earned,” Roughton said. “As a member of the Business and Technology Advisory team, I am eager to help our clients across sectors and industries enhance their processes, systems, and governance for continued success.”

Roughton combines his many years as a consultant and advisor with his experience working in industry to bring data-driven and innovative solutions to companies and teams in the manufacturing, life science, healthcare, and nonprofit industries. He has a proven track record that ranges from leading strategic operations and technology assessments for high-growth medical device companies to providing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and process advisory for large nonprofit organizations. Roughton specializes in enterprise application strategy and execution, software selection and implementation, business process improvement, and operations and supply chain optimization.

“Chris’s passion is improving processes and technology to maximize efficiencies with the ultimate goal of helping clients achieve their overall business objectives,” said Ilona Davis, PMP, principal and Business and Technology Advisory practice lead at BNN. “His approach, prioritizing teamwork and collaboration to elevate clients’ operations and deliver tangible results, complements BNN’s strengths as a firm and supplements our practice’s emphasis on providing expert insight and guidance in line with our clients’ goals.”

Prior to joining the firm, Roughton served as a strategy and management consultant in the Massachusetts office of a large national public accounting firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tufts University and his master’s degree in business administration from Yale University. Roughton also holds a certificate in Digital Transformation from IE Business School in Spain. He currently lives in Newburyport, Mass.

About Baker Newman Noyes

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), one of the top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firms in the nation, fosters strong, personal relationships through timely advice that helps clients achieve their goals. BNN’s professionals are entrusted by individuals and leading organizations to deliver effective accounting and financial solutions with diligence, vision, and responsiveness. The firm draws on deep experience and fosters collaboration between practice groups to find solutions to any situation, with a focus on banking and financial services, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing and commercial, nonprofit, professional services, real estate and construction, public sector entities and privately held and family-owned businesses. With a Net Promoter® Score of 86, BNN has received the Best of Accounting™ Award from independent research firm ClearlyRated for providing superior client service for three consecutive years. BNN serves clients globally from its headquarters in Portland, Maine, and full-service offices in downtown Boston and Woburn, Mass., Manchester and Portsmouth, N.H., and as an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Follow BNN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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