Centri Welcomes David Lawlor as Chief Human Resources Officer
Philadelphia, PA – September 11, 2025 – Centri is pleased to welcome David Lawlor as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to the firm. In this strategic leadership role, David will collaborate closely with Centri’s Executive Team to drive human capital initiatives that support the firm’s growth, culture, and long-term vision. His responsibilities will span organizational design, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, assessment, and development.
David brings more than 25 years of transformative HR leadership across diverse industries and organizational structures, from founder-led startups to Fortune 100 companies and private equity-backed firms. His expertise in navigating complex change environments, including hypergrowth, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, positions him as a key leader of Centri’s evolving people strategy.
“David’s depth of experience and people-first approach make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” says Michael Aiello, CEO and Managing Partner of Centri. “As we continue to scale and innovate, his strategic insight and commitment to culture will be instrumental in shaping the future of our workforce.”
David added, “I’m thrilled to join Centri at such an exciting time in its journey. What drew me to the firm was its clear commitment to people, both within the organization and in how it serves its clients. I look forward to partnering with the team to build the infrastructure and culture to support the next chapter of success.”
Prior to joining Centri, David held senior HR roles and consulting positions at Citigroup, Korn Ferry, Peloton, and EisnerAmper, where he led initiatives that elevated employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
David received a BS from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA in Human Resources Leadership from Rutgers University. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
About Centri Business Consulting, LLC
Centri Business Consulting provides the highest quality advisory consulting services to its clients by being reliable and responsive to their needs. Centri provides companies with the expertise they need to meet their reporting demands. Centri specializes in financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting research, valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and tax, CFO and HR advisory services for companies of various sizes and industries. From complex technical accounting transactions to monthly financial reporting, our professionals can offer any organization the specialized expertise and multilayered skillsets to ensure the project is completed timely and accurately.
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