Patrick Walsh

Get to Know Me

Pat sits as Withum’s Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, leading one of the country’s top 25 advisory, accounting and tax firms. The Firm is known for its unique culture and for doing things the Withum Way. Pat is committed to leading an inclusive and diverse place of work as seen in his CEO Statement on Inclusion and Diversity, which reinforces Withum’s people-first, values-driven culture.

He holds his MBA and is a licensed, certified public accountant with over 30 years of professional experience. Pat served on the Firm’s Management Committee for six years, leading up to his role as Managing Partner.

Pat has led numerous firm-wide strategic initiatives around best practices, client experience and technology. He led the Firm’s National Tax Practice strategy for five years and oversaw the Corporate Tax Services Practice. Pat is also the executive sponsor for Withum’s expansion overseas in opening and growing our India office. He is actively involved in the Firm’s alliance with HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms.

Pat is an experienced tax executive and corporate tax specialist advising clients in numerous industries and as an “in-house” senior tax executive. He also specializes in all aspects of corporate taxation advising global organizations on tax strategy and structuring.

Give Back

Pat is passionate about assisting those in at-risk communities and underserved youth. He firmly believes in paying it forward and giving more than you receive. He is a Trustee of the Boys and Girls Club, in his hometown of Newark, NJ. Pat also is a member of the Leadership Council for Habitat for Humanity of Morris, Greater Plainfield and Middlesex Counties.

Work Hard/Play Hard

Pat is a sports enthusiast. You’ll find him shooting rounds of golf in his spare time and following the New York Giants and Yankees, Las Vegas Raiders and Seton Hall Men’s Basketball teams. He enjoys traveling, especially to Ireland, throughout Europe or to tropical beaches. Pat values the importance of family. He is the father of two young adult children, and he and his wife enjoy hosting family and friends at their home on the Jersey Shore.