Professional Services 2025: WOLD, JENNIFER

Wold became Virginia market manager for Forvis in 2023. She came to Virginia from Wichita, Kansas, and oversees the firm’s offices in Richmond and Norfolk. Forvis Mazars was formed in June 2024 when Forvis acquired Paris-based audit, tax and advisory firm Mazars’ U.S. arm.

Forvis Mazars, which recorded $5.2 billion in fiscal 2024, employs more than 40,000 workers across more than 100 countries and territories, including more than 7,000 U.S. employees. In June, Forvis Mazars was selected as the new external auditor for the European Central Bank, overseeing audits for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Wold, who has about 30 years of experience and joined Forvis in 2018 as an audit partner, focuses on strategic growth and talent acquisition and development. She previously served as an audit partner at Grant Thornton and BKD CPAs & Advisors.

Forbes named Wold to its America’s Top 200 CPAs list in 2024 and recognized her as a best- in-state CPA this year.

A Wichita State University alumna, Wold serves on the boards of the Medical College of Virginia Foundation and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Lead Virginia’s 2025 class.

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