Dallas management and financial consulting firm Embark has named Laura Neal as its chief revenue officer. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in revenue growth and sales, Neal comes with a track record of establishing high-performing teams and guiding sustained growth across professional services and advisory organizations, Embark said.
“Laura’s leadership and experience will be instrumental in helping us take Embark to new heights,” Embark CEO Felice Gorordo said in a statement. “Laura’s deep expertise in revenue operations and partnership development across the finance advisory and consulting space make her uniquely positioned to build upon Embark’s momentum as we continue to rapidly expand across the U.S. and beyond.”
As CRO, Neal will oversee Embark’s growth initiatives, expand strategic partnerships and alliances, and lead the company’s end-to-end commercial strategy. She will also concentrate on growing Embark’s presence across key markets and strengthening cross-service adoption to support long-term, sustainable growth. Her appointment reflects Embark’s commitment to scaling its impact while maintaining its people-first culture and providing excellent value to clients, the firm said.
Most recently, Neal founded Ambitious Venture, an executive coaching and leadership advisory firm. Prior to that, she spent more than 13 years in senior leadership roles in accounting and financial consulting, holding progressively growing commercial leadership responsibilities. Her experience includes taking responsibility for a major U.S. market, driving growth across Fortune 500 client relationships, and leading national accounts and strategic relationships. She began her career at EY.
“I’m honored to join Embark at such a dynamic time for the firm and our clients,” said Neal. “Embark’s differentiated model and strong market position create a clear and compelling runway for scale.”
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