Eyre's merger integration and transformation expertise enhances Cornerstone's M&A Advisory solutions

Cornerstone Advisors, a management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, announced today that Mary Eyre, an industry leader with experience working for the nation's top national and global banks and consulting companies, has joined the firm as managing director of its Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory practice.

"With the recent uptick in M&A activity in the financial services industry, now is the perfect time to add a leader with Mary's impressive background to the Cornerstone team," said Scott Sommer, chief executive officer at Cornerstone Advisors. "Her broad experience in both the financial services and consulting arenas bolsters our existing M&A advisory services in a way that will further help our clients successfully navigate the complex challenges inherent in merger integrations and large business transformations."

Eyre comes to Cornerstone with executive-level expertise spanning all aspects of merger integrations, including technology governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, financial modeling, operational optimization and cultural alignment. She has led high-profile and highly complex mergers and multi-year transformations at Accenture, KPMG, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and eBay/PayPal.

"After a lull, activity in the M&A space is picking up again," Eyre said. "Banks and credit unions will be looking for the type of specialized solutions Cornerstone can deliver, and I am excited to put my expertise to work helping them identify and capitalize on strategic, innovative opportunities for growth and success."