Pinnacle Group Celebrates Innovation Award Triumph at Workday Rising Event
Dallas, Texas - September 30, 2025 - Pinnacle Group, a leading global workforce solutions provider, has officially been named a 2025 winner of the renowned Workday Professional and Business Services Innovation Awards. Announced at the much-anticipated Workday Rising event, these awards highlight organizations that continuously strive to enhance their operational effectiveness, empower their teams, and drive industry advancements.
Pinnacle Group received the distinguished
Smart Money Professional and Business Services Innovation Award for its outstanding contributions to improving Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) processes, specifically through automated "Pay When Paid" mechanisms. This recognition underscores Pinnacle's commitment to innovation and excellence in financial operations.
During the award presentation,
Patrice Cappello, the managing director for PBS and TM industries at Workday, praised Pinnacle Group's strategic implementation of the Workday platform. She stated,
"Pinnacle Group exemplifies what this award is all about. They have not just adopted Workday; they are using it strategically to streamline their financial operations on a global scale." This accolade further emphasizes the transformative potential of the Workday platform when leveraged effectively.
Justin Junkel, Executive Vice President of Global Technology, Operations, and Finance at Pinnacle Group, expressed his pride in the recognition from Workday. He noted,
"Being honored for innovation is something we hold dear, as it showcases the hard work our team has put into creating an efficient operational structure. Our newly developed Pay-When-Paid Built-On Workday application has greatly enhanced our processing times and transaction auditability, improving real-time reporting on AR/AP transactions significantly."
Adding to the event's insights, Junkel participated in a productive discussion alongside Accenture and Salesforce, focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in finance operations.
Nina Vaca, Pinnacle Group's CEO, talked about the company’s enduring dedication to innovation:
"Our innovative spirit is a core value at Pinnacle Group. The way our team has optimized Workday's features reflects this value in action. Over the past five years, our investments in Workday have elevated our business remarkably, and we are excited about continuing this journey of innovation and growth."
Pinnacle Group, founded by Nina Vaca in 1996, is recognized as a leader in workforce solutions, catering primarily to Fortune 500 clients across 25 countries. Its comprehensive services include managed services (MSP), procurement solutions, payrolling services, and VMS advisory. Notably, Pinnacle Group is certified by prestigious platforms such as Beeline, SAP Fieldglass, and Workday VNDLY. Recently, it was ranked the 30th largest IT staffing firm in the United States.
Pinnacle Group has also been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025, a testament to its commitment to creating a thriving workplace environment. For more detailed information about Pinnacle Group, visit
pinnacle1.com and
ptrglobal.com.
This recognition at Workday Rising not only highlights Pinnacle’s achievements but also exemplifies the broader trend of businesses leveraging innovative technologies to enhance their practices. As the landscape of workforce solutions continues to evolve, Pinnacle Group stands as a beacon of excellence, ready to meet future challenges head-on with innovative strategies and technologies.