Brian Montes
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Bio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, September 19, 2024 – RADD LLC, is a boutique, compliance and internal audit consulting firm, focusing on Advisory as a Service®, has named Brian Montes as CEO, while Founder Radhika Lipton is stepping into an advisory role at the firm. Montes has been a consultant with RADD since 2019 and running operations and people management full-time for the last 18 months.
“I fulfilled a lifelong dream of being an entrepreneur and starting up RADD in 2017 to help financial institutions with their compliance and internal audit needs,” said Lipton. “I am excited about the future of RADD knowing that it is in good hands with Brian Montes.” Lipton will move into an advisory capacity for RADD as she assumes the role of Chief Risk Officer at PCBB.
“I look forward to building upon the solid foundation that was established under Radhika’s leadership. The company is well-positioned, and I look forward to continuing to operate it with a focus on a frictionless client experience coupled with ensuring RADD continues to be an employer of choice for our existing and future team members,” said Montes.
Montes has achieved significant success across multiple areas, including sales, operations, leadership and strategic partnerships. He began his career in sales with a major global organization, quickly transitioning into managing complex partnerships across international markets. He later spearheaded the growth of a high-growth start-up, expanding its workforce and increasing revenues tenfold in just four years. Leveraging his experience, he launched a consulting firm focused on scaling businesses, helping them achieve sustainable growth. Montes also holds a Juris Doctorate, which broadens his ability to navigate highly regulated and complex industries. Montes brings all of his business experience and success to the RADD organization and has been contributing to the RADD team since 2019.
RADD stands as the leading provider of Compliance and Internal Audit Services, thoughtfully designed to put their clients one step ahead of the competition. Through close collaboration with your dedicated compliance and audit departments, they offer a specialized solution that empowers their clients to seamlessly achieve and uphold rigorous regulatory mandates, ensuring not only adherence to regulations but also the cultivation of a robust operational framework.