Impact Networking, a leading managed service provider (MSP) based in Lake Forest, Illinois, has announced the appointment of John Quinn as Chief Financial Officer. This move underscores the company's commitment to bolstering its leadership infrastructure as it continues to experience exponential growth and broaden its service portfolio. Impact Networking has spent over two decades building a privately owned, US-focused organization that offers an integrated suite of services, including IT, cybersecurity, AI, and marketing, all under one roof. This model is increasingly attractive to mid-market companies facing the strategic decision of whether to manage complex technology and security functions in-house or outsource to a trusted partner.
The appointment of Quinn is a deliberate step to ensure that the company's financial depth and strategic capabilities match its growth trajectory. Mike Lepper, Chief Executive Officer of Impact Networking, emphasized the importance of this hire, stating, "We've built something genuinely differentiated at Impact, the kind of company that mid-market leaders have been looking for but couldn't find. One partner, across every critical service, at enterprise scale, with the local relationships that make it work. As we move into our next chapter, we need a financial leader who doesn't just manage the numbers but helps us shape the vision behind them. John brings exactly that, and then some."
John Quinn joins Impact with a strong background in strategic finance and transformation. Most recently, as Chief Transformation Officer and CFO Infrastructure for HSBC Americas, he led a $1.5 billion enterprise transformation program that improved Return on Tangible Equity from 8.5% to 13.5% and generated $2 billion in sustainable operating efficiencies. His expertise spans finance transformation, technology modernization, AI and automation strategy, cloud enablement, and organizational design—areas directly relevant to Impact's operations and market. Quinn's experience advising CEOs on strategic decisions, M&A, workforce design, and digital enablement positions him as a growth architect for the company.
Quinn expressed his enthusiasm for joining Impact, noting, "What drew me to Impact is what makes it rare in this industry. It is built for clients, not for a transaction. The fact that this company is and will remain privately owned, US-focused, and wholly committed to the long-term success of its partners is a genuine competitive advantage that resonates deeply in the markets we serve. I'm excited to help build the financial and operational foundation that allows Impact to scale that model without compromising what makes it work."
The appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for Impact Networking, which has been expanding its service lines, geographic footprint, and client base. Quinn's charter includes scaling the company's financial infrastructure, supporting continued investment in talent and technology, and ensuring that growth is durable. The company's growth is driven by a market reality where mid-market companies increasingly view outsourcing IT, cybersecurity, AI, and marketing as a strategic imperative. Impact's model—enterprise-scale capability delivered with local care from a company that will never be acquired—is designed to meet that demand. Founded in 1999, Impact Networking now employs over 700 industry experts across 23 US locations and offers services including managed IT, cybersecurity, AI solutions, print, and marketing services. More information is available at impactmybiz.com.
