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Chris is the Chief Operating Officer and a partner at Withum who serves as the firm’s Practice leader for the Technology and Emerging Growth Services Group. With over 20 years of experience, he has dedicated his time to servicing this industry and tech community and has had the privilege of working and building relationships with some of the most well-known and successful technology and emerging growth companies in the space. In addition to servicing his clients, his responsibilities include representing the firm in the marketplace, developing marketplace strategies, leading the growth and success of the firm’s technology and emerging growth practice.
Beyond accounting, he has developed a deeply focused skill set within the sector as a strategic advisor and consultant. With an emphasis on M&A and auditing, he often consults with clients on accounting for complex capital structure, interpretation of revenue recognition standards, capitalized software, acquisition accounting, exit planning, and software selection/implementation among others.
His expertise spans a variety of industry verticals within the technology and emerging growth community including but not limited to Ad-Tech, E-Commerce, Ed-Tech, Digital Media, Social Media, AR/VR, AI and Crypto based companies.
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Chris has authored numerous articles on a variety of topics and is frequently scheduled on speaking engagements at industry events. Chris has received several accolades including the 2010 WithumSmith+Brown Strength in Client Service award, the 2012 WithumSmith+Brown Frederick S. Withum Entrepreneurship award, the 2013 WithumSmith+Brown Strength in Marketing award and was a 2013 M&A Advisors 40 under 40 award winner.
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Rowan University Honors Chris DeMayo With Most Distinguished Alumnus Award
On May 10, 2025, Rowan University presented its highest alumni distinction, the Most Distinguished Alumnus Award, to Chris DeMayo, Chief Operating Officer, partner and board member at Withum. This award […]

Withum Team Members Honored at Innovate 100 by New Jersey Business Magazine
Withum is proud to share that Jim Bourke and Chris DeMayo were honored by New Jersey Business Magazine as part of their NJ Innovate 100 Celebration. The inaugural NJ Innovate […]

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