2026 SPEAKER LINEUP
The 2026 Exit Planning Summit features a variety of industry experts and exit planning thought leaders for introductory to advanced exit planning sessions.
Brian Compton
Meet Brian Compton:
Brian Compton is a seasoned management consultant who specializes in guiding companies throughpivotal moments. His expertise spans across the emerging and middle markets and in regions suchas the Americas, Europe, Asia, and...
ABOUT BRIAN
Meet Brian Compton:
Brian Compton is a seasoned management consultant who specializes in guiding companies throughpivotal moments. His expertise spans across the emerging and middle markets and in regions suchas the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. At Compton & Company, Brian and his team assist businesses that are in the midst of significant change, whether they're grappling with financial challenges, regulatory issues, or rapid growth. Witha broad industry footprint, Compton & Company has successfully partnered with sectors ranging from consumer products, manufacturing, e-commerce, services, retail, insurance, financial services, and leasing.
Under Brian's leadership, the firm offers an array of services tailored to a business’s unique needs: Strategic Guidance: From assessing business situations and stabilizing companies in crisis to crafting growth strategies and executive coaching. Interim Leadership: Providing fractional CEO, CFO, and COO staffing to ensure companies continue to operate smoothly during transitional periods. Digital Know-How: Expertise in modern business models like FinTech, SAAS, and subscription services. M&A Advisory: Comprehensive support through every step of the process, from positioning the company for sale all the way through the post-merger integration. Family Office Management: Offering services such as finance, accounting, deal analysis and negotiation, banking, insurance, tax advisory, and legal entity establishment.
Brian has a record of successes in transformations, restructuring, and scaling at globally recognized companies. He has contributed his expertise to major brands, including General Electric/Universal Studios, where he held senior roles as CFO & CIO in the U.S., Tapestry/Coach in the Americas,Europe, and Asia, and Pepsi Cola in the U.S.
Brian holds an active CPA license and has affiliations with esteemed organizations such as KPMG,AICPA, and the California Society of CPAs. He's a member of the Turnaround Management Association and has served as an instructor at UCLA Extension. He has also been an advisory boardmember for Entrepreneurship and Small Business at UCLA and for the Masters of Science in taxation program at CSUN. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA.
