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Michael Hadzipanajotis, Managing Director, Technology, Finance & Growth Advisory at Perrin & Co.

Michael Hadzipanajotis

Managing Director, Technology, Finance & Growth Advisory

MBA | CPA

Michael Hadzipanajotis is a Managing Director in Perrin & Co.'s Technology, Finance & Growth Advisory practice. He advises founders, private equity sponsors, and middle-market companies on financial leadership, operational transformation, capital strategy, and scalable finance infrastructure across technology-enabled and growth-oriented businesses.

With more than 25 years of executive finance experience, Michael has served as Chief Financial Officer and senior finance executive for SaaS, FinTech, financial services, consumer products, and manufacturing organizations ranging from high-growth startups to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises. His experience spans three successful private equity-backed exits, acquisitions, ERP transformations, treasury management, capital planning, and operational finance.

Michael works closely with leadership teams to strengthen financial visibility, improve operating performance, modernize finance functions, and position businesses for sustainable growth. His experience includes mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, board and investor reporting, financial planning and analysis, revenue recognition, treasury, KPI development, and enterprise technology implementation.

Throughout his career, Michael has led organizations through complex business transitions, including strategic acquisitions, ERP implementations, operational integrations, capital raises, profitability initiatives, and private equity transactions. He combines strategic financial leadership with practical operating experience to help management teams build scalable finance organizations capable of supporting long-term growth.

Michael's CFO and transformation experience supports Perrin & Co.'s Interim & Fractional CFO Support and Interim Executive Management work.

Areas of Focus

25+ Years of Executive Finance Leadership
Technology, SaaS & FinTech Advisory
CFO Leadership from Startup to Global Enterprise
Interim Executive Management
Mergers, Acquisitions & Private Equity Readiness
ERP Selection, Implementation & Finance Transformation
FP&A, Treasury & Board-Level Reporting

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy / Information Technology — Bentley University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Publications & Insights

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