Flexpoint Ford Welcomes Steve Baranowski as New CFO to Enhance Financial Operations

Flexpoint Ford Welcomes Steve Baranowski as Chief Financial Officer

On September 3, 2025, Flexpoint Ford, a private equity firm specializing in financial services and related sectors, announced the appointment of Steve Baranowski as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), based in the firm's Chicago office. This move comes as part of Flexpoint's strategy to enhance its financial management capabilities and bolster its value proposition for investors and portfolio companies.

Steve Baranowski joins Flexpoint Ford from Adams Street Partners, where he was a Partner and Head of Client Operations. In this role, he led a team of over 50 professionals in various areas including investment accounting, tax management, and performance analysis. His extensive experience in financial operations is expected to be a significant asset to Flexpoint.

Before his tenure at Adams Street Partners, Baranowski served as a Tax Managing Director at KPMG. There, he provided advisory services to private equity firms, mutual funds, and various investment clients. His educational credentials include an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Flexpoint Ford's Managing Partner, Chris Ackerman, expressed enthusiasm about Baranowski’s join. He stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Steve to Flexpoint. His deep expertise across operations, finance, and reporting will be instrumental in strengthening our fund administration infrastructure and advancing our mission to deliver growth and value to our investors and portfolio companies."

Adding to this, Don Edwards, the Chief Executive Officer at Flexpoint, noted the significance of Baranowski’s leadership skills in fostering team collaboration and optimizing processes. Edwards commented, "Steve's leadership experience will be an asset to Flexpoint as we continue to grow. His ability to build strong teams and implement best-in-class processes will help ensure that Flexpoint remains well-positioned for the future."

In his statement, Mr. Baranowski expressed his excitement regarding the opportunity, stating, "I am honored to join Flexpoint at such an exciting time in the Firm's growth. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to enhance our finance and operations capabilities and to support the continued success of our investors and portfolio companies."

In a related organizational update, Flexpoint Ford announced that Steve Haworth, who has held the CFO position since 2005, will transition to a new role as a Managing Director. Haworth will welcome Baranowski and assist him during this transition period. Flexpoint Ford acknowledged his two decades of contribution to the firm, emphasizing the importance of his continued leadership in this new chapter of the organization's evolution.

About Flexpoint Ford

Flexpoint Ford has approximately $8.2 billion in assets under management and focuses on middle-market investments in financial services and related sectors, including business services and healthcare. Founded in 2005, the firm has completed a myriad of investments across diverse sizes and asset classes. Flexpoint operates from offices in Chicago, New York, and Miami. For more information about the firm, visit www.flexpointford.com.