Type: Our Team

After being selected as MGO’s 2024 Humanitarian of the Year, Market Growth Director Lindsay Balazsi presented a donation check on behalf of MGO Cares to the Center for Family Justice (CFJ), a critical community resource in providing free, confidential, and inclusive services to those affected by domestic and sexual violence. Assurance Partner Michael Corkery, based in our Melville office, assisted in the presentation. 

Lindsay’s connection with CJF goes beyond this check presentation though. “I worked with them a bit when I was at a law firm years ago,” she said. “I did some of their ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ walks, but recently reconnected because a friend of mine is one of their trilingual sex trafficking clinicians.”

CFJ’s mission is to break the cycle of abuse and violence, providing hope, restoring lives, and driving social change through education and collaboration. It specializes in addressing the trauma of children and teens who have suffered from sexual and domestic abuse, and their services extend to individuals of any gender identity, sexual orientation, or immigration status.

For Lindsay, the act of giving back goes deeper than financial support. “It’s so rewarding to help those in need who may not understand the judicial system — or don’t know how to get out of an abusive situation alone,” she said. “Everyone deserves a chance… everyone deserves hope in a secure and safe future. This is one way to work towards that.”

Her approach to volunteering comes from a place of compassion, but also practicality. “It doesn’t take a lot. Just a good attitude, some of your time, and a genuine desire to want better for those in our community. You don’t have to just pour money into a cause.”

Thank you, Lindsay, for reminding us of the power of giving, and the importance we can all make in our communities when we prioritize this pillar of human care. At MGO Cares, we’re proud to support Lindsay and team members like her who strive to bring hope and healing to those in need.

MGO LLP, a top 50 CPA firm, is excited to announce the addition of Azunna Anyanwu as the firm’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With more than 20 years of extensive experience in leading and advising large-scale operations on business, technology, and cybersecurity issues, Azunna is equipped to bring innovative solutions and unparalleled agility to the firm.  

In his new role, Azunna will oversee MGO’s IT strategy, technology operations, and infrastructure, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures and spearheading the firm’s digital transformation initiatives. He will work closely with the leadership team to align technology with the firm’s business and growth goals and drive efficiencies across the organization.  

“Azunna’s track record of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, as well as his deep expertise in cybersecurity, make him a fantastic addition to MGO,” said Kevin O’Connell, CEO and Managing Partner. “We are confident that the innovative approach he brings to his work and his swift ability to adapt with the changing technological landscape will help propel us forward as we grow and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients.” 

Azunna is an award-winning technology executive and founded his own company, The Agile CIO. Throughout his career as a CIO/CTO, he has helped numerous organizations rapidly transform their IT to improve overarching business outcomes. His approach is unique, leveraging dexterous principles to address client business challenges quickly and effectively. Employing a servant-leader approach, he has been recognized for his ability to manage, develop, and mentor teams.  

Before joining MGO, Azunna served as Chief Information Officer at Aprio, where he provided strategic leadership for the firm’s IT operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity activities. He also led technical integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions. 

“I’m thrilled to join MGO and lead its vision of leveraging technology to drive business success for its clients,” said Azunna. “I look forward to enhancing the firm’s IT capabilities.”  

Azunna holds several certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).  He received a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Harvard University and a Master of Science in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University. He also obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. He enjoys giving back, serving on The Johns Hopkins University Engineering Alumni Leadership Committee. 

MGO is confident that Azunna’s leadership and expertise will guide the firm’s technological capabilities, ultimately contributing to continued success and perpetuated growth.  

About MGO  

MGO is a global team of financial service professionals serving the full scope of needs shaping our clients’ business and personal goals. Our team members stand ready to help our clients grow through assurance, tax, advisory, outsourcing, and private client services.   

With human care at the core of everything we do, we provide outstanding service experiences, delivered with sophisticated digital tools that work effortlessly for our clients.   

Our global platform serves clients in more than 100 countries and in 40 different languages. From offices throughout the U.S., India, and Asia, we engage our clients in real-time when and where they need us the most.    

We are honored to work alongside innovators in culture-defining industries. Whether serving a pre-revenue startup, industry leader, high-net-worth individual, or trusted government agency, we provide holistic financial guidance to shape long-term success.