Paul Hammes
Advisory Council
Paul Hammes provides strategic guidance to CrossCountry Consulting, drawing on his extensive experience to enhance the firm’s Divestitures and Transaction Advisory services offerings on a national level. His leadership is vital in identifying market trends and opportunities and expanding its presence in the Chicago market.
During his tenure spanning close to three decades at EY, Paul founded the Divestiture Advisory Services business, which has grown into a multi-billion-dollar service offering. As a former Global Leader for the Transactions Diligence & Divestiture Advisory Services Businesses and as the Americas DAS Leader, Paul led numerous significant transactions for major corporations, including Fortune 100 and 500 companies such as Cardinal Health and Medtronic. His insights have been featured in major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and CNBC, underscoring his influence and expertise in the field.
Beyond his professional achievements, Paul is deeply involved in community and educational initiatives. He serves on the Board and Development Committee for Girls on the Run, Chicago, and is a trustee at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church. Additionally, Paul supports the academic community as a member of the Dean’s Accounting Advisory Council at Michigan Technological University.
Paul graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in both Illinois and Ohio.