Los Angeles, Calif. – June 17, 2025
8020 Consulting welcomes Craig Kodish as Vice President of Client Service, a testament to the firm’s continued focus and commitment to Los Angeles. Along with significant business development experience, Kodish brings a proven track record of driving consulting firm growth and helping companies achieve their financial goals. As VP, Client Services, he will partner with Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Controllers, and private equity stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions across operational accounting, audit readiness, merger and acquisition integration, financial planning and analysis, and systems integration and optimization.
“Craig will play a key role in growing 8020 Consulting’s footprint in Los Angeles, enhancing our sales capabilities, and elevating the overall client and consultant experiences,” said Kellen Smith, CEO of 8020 Consulting. “He brings a client-first mindset to every engagement—ensuring the right expertise is in place and that clients gain measurable impact from 8020’s consultants. His passion for driving client success and consultant growth makes him an ideal fit. We are thrilled to welcome him to our team as we scale and deliver unparalleled results.”
Kodish has held senior roles at firms including Effectus Group and RGP, where he built and scaled consulting practices serving high-growth and private equity-backed companies. He holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and a BS from the University of Arizona. Based in Los Angeles, Craig is passionate about aligning sales strategy with client success and long-term business growth.
“My focus is on building lasting client relationships, delivering real impact, and helping drive growth through consistency, trust, and execution,” said Kodish. “8020 Consulting is well-established in my hometown of Los Angeles, and has a proven, disciplined go-to-market strategy that aligns closely with how I’ve built my business development career. I am impressed by the firm’s commitment to growth, clarity of vision, strong sales culture, and world-class team of consultants. Just as important, I connect closely with the leadership team and align with their values and perspective on the future of the industry.”
Learn more about Kodish and connect with him here.
About 8020 Consulting
8020 Consulting provides expert finance & accounting operators to help clients meet critical business challenges. 8020's team of over 100 full-time consultants average over 20 years' experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, interim financial management, transaction due diligence support, financial systems implementation, IPO readiness, and turnaround/restructuring consulting. 8020 serves a diverse range of industries including technology, business services, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and financial services.
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