Ryan Achterberg Rejoins KSM To Lead AI and Automation Consulting Practice

Summary: KSM is pleased to announce Ryan Achterberg has returned to the firm as senior vice president of AI and automation in its Intelligent Technology Services Group.

INDIANAPOLIS – KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), a leading employee-owned accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce Ryan Achterberg has returned to the firm as senior vice president of AI and automation in its Intelligent Technology Services Group.

In this role, Achterberg will lead KSM’s AI and automation consulting practice, helping small and middle-market organizations identify high-value opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, modernize business processes, and implement trusted governance frameworks. He will work with clients to transform manual processes into intelligent workflows that deliver measurable business value while establishing AI as a long-term organizational capability.

“Ryan’s return to KSM marks an exciting milestone as we continue expanding our AI and automation capabilities,” said David Eckel, managing director of KSM’s Intelligent Technology Services Group. “Organizations across every industry are looking for practical ways to harness AI, and Ryan brings the strategic vision and technical expertise to help our clients confidently adopt these technologies in ways that create lasting business value.”

Prior to returning to KSM, Achterberg worked for a nationally recognized technology, data, and AI consulting firm. Most recently serving as chief technology officer, he led initiatives spanning AI solutions, cloud and data modernization, enterprise architecture, managed IT services, and technology assessments for public sector organizations, private businesses, and highly regulated industries.

“I’ve had the unique opportunity to be part of KSM’s technology story from the very beginning and I’m excited to return at a time when AI is creating tremendous opportunities for businesses,” said Achterberg. “Our focus is on helping organizations move beyond the hype and implement AI and automation in practical, responsible ways that solve real business challenges and deliver outcomes that matter.”

Achterberg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington.