Impact Networking, a diversified managed service provider based in Lake Forest, Illinois, announced the appointment of John Quinn as Chief Financial Officer, signaling the company's commitment to building leadership depth to match its growth trajectory. The move comes as Impact continues to expand its integrated portfolio of IT, cybersecurity, AI, and marketing services for mid-market clients.
John Quinn joins Impact from HSBC Americas, where he served as Chief Transformation Officer and CFO Infrastructure. At HSBC, 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 background includes finance transformation, technology modernization, AI and automation strategy, and organizational design—skills directly relevant to Impact's service offerings.
Impact CEO Mike Lepper emphasized the strategic nature of the appointment. "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," Lepper said in a press release.
The appointment reflects Impact's deliberate investment in its leadership infrastructure as the company navigates rapid growth. Impact has spent over two decades building a privately owned, US-focused organization with an integrated service portfolio. Unlike many competitors that are part of private equity roll-ups, Impact states it will never be acquired or sold, a factor that Quinn cited as a key draw. "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," Quinn said.
Impact's growth is driven by mid-market companies reaching a pivot point where outsourcing IT, cybersecurity, AI, and marketing becomes a strategic imperative. These companies need a partner capable of operating across multiple disciplines with genuine integration and accountability. Impact's model delivers enterprise-scale capability with local care, positioning it to meet that demand.
Quinn's charter includes scaling Impact's financial infrastructure, supporting continued investment in talent and technology, and ensuring durable growth. His expertise in M&A decisions and workforce design will be critical as Impact expands its service lines, geographic footprint, and client base.
Founded in 1999, Impact Networking offers managed IT, cybersecurity, AI solutions, print, and marketing services, with over 700 employees across 23 US locations. The company serves mid-market clients seeking a single accountable partner for their technology and business needs. More information is available at impactmybiz.com.
