ePlus inc., a leading provider of transformative technology solutions and services, has named Mike Portegello to its Board of Directors. With over 37 years of experience in accounting, finance, and capital markets, Portegello also joins the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, bringing expertise across diverse sectors including SaaS, software, HealthTech, retail, e-commerce, and biotech/life sciences.
Mike Portegello's extensive background includes leading global audit engagements for public and private companies at Ernst & Young, spanning emerging startups to multi-billion-dollar multinational organizations. His experience in guiding high-growth entities through IPOs and strategic operations positions him to support ePlus in long-term value creation amid market volatility.
Since retiring from Ernst & Young, Portegello has served as an investor and advisor to technology companies focused on generative artificial intelligence and health technology, aligning with ePlus' emphasis on innovative solutions.
"Mike carries a wide range of experience across many sectors that will be invaluable to our business as we continue to evolve," said Mark Marron, CEO and president of ePlus. "His accounting, finance and capital markets experience, including leading several of E&Y's regional growth market businesses with strategy and operations, will assist ePlus with its continued long-term value creation. We welcome him to the team and look forward to his contributions."
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to join the ePlus Board of Directors and look forward to being part of a team focused on guiding this forward-thinking company on the next leg of its journey," said Mr. Portegello. "ePlus has done a tremendous job in consistently executing its strategy in a volatile and fluctuating market. I'm excited to lend my expertise to help it continue on that trajectory."
Portegello's credentials include Certified Public Accountant status, an MBA in Management from NYU Stern School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John's University, complemented by recent executive education in venture capital, private equity, and corporate governance from Columbia Business School.
This appointment enhances ePlus' governance as it advances its portfolio in artificial intelligence, security, cloud, networking, and managed services across global markets.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a customer-first, services-led, and results-driven industry leader offering transformative technology solutions and services to provide the best customer outcomes. Offering a full portfolio of solutions, including artificial intelligence, security, cloud and data center, networking and collaboration, as well as managed, consultative and professional services, ePlus works closely with organizations across many industries to successfully navigate business challenges. With a long list of industry-leading partners and more than 2,130 employees, our expertise has been honed over more than three decades, giving us specialized yet broad levels of experience and knowledge. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific.
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