"Zach brought his A-game to work from day one. He rapidly gathered the institutional wisdom required to make critical decisions across the organization, and he has been consistent in assuming complete ownership of deliverables that have shaped Sprout into the market leader we are today. I'm excited to continue supporting his success with increased scope and responsibilities within our organization."
— Shelly Li, Chief Executive Officer of Sprout
Zachary is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a bachelor's and master's degree in accountancy from Wichita State University. Before joining Sprout, Zachary played key roles as Controller of Passport and as an Accounting Manager at Curo Health Services. His prior background as an accountant in audit at Ernst & Young further strengthens his financial expertise. In his elevated role at Sprout, Zachary will lead the company's Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, People Operations, and Compliance functions.
"I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as Sprout's CFO," said Zachary Whitley. "Joining Sprout four years ago, I've had the privilege of observing firsthand our company's remarkable journey of growth and significant industry impact, achievements firmly rooted in the dedication and excellence of our exceptional team. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further drive our financial strategy and contribute to Sprout's ongoing success."
Zachary's promotion is effective February 5, 2024. As a member of Sprout's executive leadership team, he will continue to play a pivotal role in steering Sprout through strategic initiatives and expansion plans.