Current Executive and Leadership Team

Steve Stagner, the Chief Executive Officer at Current, directs the overarching strategic vision and long-term growth trajectory for the organization. Stagner architects the integration of permanent capital and purpose-built AI tools to modernize accounting practices across the United States. By fostering partnerships with entrepreneurial firm owners, the Chief Executive Officer ensures that local brands retain leadership while gaining access to global delivery platforms. This executive role involves constant collaboration with the Board to navigate industry-wide talent shortages and technological disruption. Steve Stagner drives the mission of preserving trusted client relationships through shared scale and operational excellence. Through the implementation of advanced technology, the Chief Executive Officer secures a competitive market position for all partner firms. Stagner maintains a focus on sustainable expansion, ensuring that the firm remains a premier partner for accounting professionals seeking to modernize business models without sacrificing independence or core values.

Hendre Ackermann, the Group Chief Financial Officer at Current, manages the financial health and capital allocation strategies for the entire organization. Ackermann oversees fiscal planning, reporting, and the deployment of permanent capital to support the growth of partner accounting firms. The Group Chief Financial Officer directs the financial integration of new acquisitions, ensuring that shared platforms deliver maximum value to entrepreneurial owners. By analyzing market trends and industry disruption, Hendre Ackermann provides the strategic insights necessary for sustainable financial performance. This role involves managing complex financial structures and ensuring compliance across all business units. Ackermann collaborates with the executive team to optimize resource allocation, driving efficiency and profitability in a competitive landscape. Through rigorous financial oversight, the Group Chief Financial Officer maintains the stability required for long-term investment in AI tools and global delivery capabilities. Ackermann ensures that the firm's financial architecture supports the overarching mission of empowering independent accounting practices.

Nathan Bruno, the Chief of Staff at Current, manages the execution of strategic initiatives and coordinates cross-functional workflows across the entire organization. Bruno aligns internal operations with the broader mission of supporting founder-led accounting businesses through technological innovation. The Chief of Staff facilitates communication between executive leadership and departmental heads to ensure seamless adoption of AI-driven accounting tools. By overseeing project management frameworks, Nathan Bruno optimizes the delivery of shared services to partner firms. This role requires constant monitoring of operational efficiency to mitigate the impact of industry talent shortages. Bruno streamlines decision-making processes, allowing the leadership team to focus on high-level growth and market expansion. Through rigorous oversight of internal systems, the Chief of Staff maintains organizational agility. Bruno ensures that all strategic objectives remain synchronized with the long-term goals of the firm, ultimately driving consistent performance and operational stability across the entire enterprise.

Kimberly Kilkenney, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Current, designs and implements comprehensive talent strategies to address the persistent labor shortages within the accounting industry. Kilkenney architects recruitment and retention programs that attract top-tier professionals to the firm's growing network of entrepreneurial partners. The Chief Human Resources Officer oversees the development of organizational culture, ensuring that shared values remain consistent even as the firm scales through new acquisitions. By integrating advanced HR technology, Kimberly Kilkenney optimizes workforce planning and professional development initiatives. This leadership role involves close collaboration with other C-suite members to align human capital needs with the company's aggressive growth targets. Kilkenney drives initiatives that support employee engagement and long-term career progression within the firm. Through the creation of robust talent pipelines, the Chief Human Resources Officer secures the human infrastructure necessary to support the firm's commitment to high-quality, technology-enabled accounting services across all regional operations.