PITTSBURGH, PA – Schneider Downs announced that Lauren Weddell, Audit Shareholder, has been recognized as one of 15 “2025 Global Women to Watch” by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The annual program honors outstanding women who are shaping the future of accounting and finance through leadership, innovation and service. Weddell was recognized in the Experienced Leaders category, which highlights seasoned professionals whose leadership and contributions have made a lasting impact on the accounting profession.
“We’re incredibly proud of Lauren for her many contributions to our industry, but certainly not surprised to learn that her accomplishments are being recognized with this prestigious honor,” said Steven D. Thompson, Co-CEO of Schneider Downs. “Lauren’s commitment to our firm, her clients and the community are well known throughout the halls of Schneider Downs. It’s gratifying to see her story be told on a global stage.”
Weddell is one of only 15 women worldwide to receive this recognition in 2025.
“I’m very honored and appreciative of this recognition,” Weddell said. “I’ve been blessed to have many excellent professional women as mentors to inspire me. Equally, I recognize my opportunity to be a sponsor for women in the firm, and to advocate on their behalf. Collectively, we can help others reach goals that they may not have realized were possible.”
For more information about the 2025 AICPA & CIMA Global Woman to Watch program, visit: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/article/aicpa-and-cima-global-women-to-watch.
About Schneider Downs:
Schneider Downs is a Top 60 independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm providing accounting, tax, audit and business advisory services to public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations and global companies. The firm also offers internal audit, technology consulting, software solutions, personal financial services, retirement plan solutions and corporate finance services. Schneider Downs is the 13th largest accounting firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving clients in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Maryland and beyond, with offices in Pittsburgh, Columbus and McLean.