Vicken is the CEO and Managing Partner of HCVT. He’s the fifth person to lead the firm and succeeds founder Philip Holthouse in the role. Vicken is responsible for developing and setting firm strategy and will focus on continuing the firm’s steady growth, nurturing its employee-centric culture, and identifying and developing the next generation of public accounting leaders.
Phil serves as Chairman of HCVT. In this role, he focuses on maintaining relationships with the firm’s strategic clients, leading client engagements, and mentoring current and emerging firm leaders. Phil co-founded the firm in 1991 with fellow partners Jim Carlin and John Van Trigt and served as the firm’s managing partner for two decades.
As COO, Sarah drives HCVT’s strategic and operational excellence. She champions process optimization, fosters collaboration, and leads initiatives that shape the firm’s future. Sarah is an advisor to the Executive Committee, focusing on critical priorities such as technology innovation, talent development, and cultivating an inclusive workplace culture.
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Our passion for excellence, continuous learning, and improvement have garnered HCVT numerous industry accolades. These honors demonstrate the firm’s focus on client service and commitment to maintaining a supportive, employee-centric culture.