Mount Laurel, NJ — Association Headquarters (AH), a leading association management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Cassano as Chief Financial Officer.
As AH continues its strategic growth, Cassano will lead the organization’s financial strategy, operations, and long-term planning efforts. His appointment strengthens AH’s executive leadership team and reinforces the firm’s commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and client service.
Cassano brings more than two decades of senior financial leadership experience across SaaS, technology-enabled services, payments, and private equity–backed organizations. Most recently, he served as Head of Portfolio Finance at Lateral Investment Management, where he oversaw financial operations, forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics across a diverse portfolio of high-growth companies.
Prior to that role, Cassano held senior finance leadership positions at Greenway Health, ACI Worldwide, and General Electric, where he partnered closely with executive teams to align financial strategy with growth initiatives, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen operational discipline. He was a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and holds a Master of Science from the University of Notre Dame, bringing both technical expertise and strategic insight to the role.
In his new position, Cassano will focus on enhancing AH’s financial infrastructure, supporting scalable growth, and ensuring the firm is well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional value to its association clients.
“As we continue to grow, strengthening our financial leadership is essential,” said Bob Waller, CEO of Association Headquarters. “Anthony brings a wealth of experience in financial strategy, operations, and scaling high-growth companies. His expertise will be invaluable as we support our client partners and advance our mission of helping associations thrive.”
Known for his collaborative leadership style, Cassano has extensive experience working with CEOs, boards, and cross-functional teams to improve decision-making, reporting clarity, and long-term financial sustainability. His background in building strong financial foundations will support AH’s continued investment in innovation, people, and client success.
Outside of work, Cassano is an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoys reading, staying active, and supporting his children’s activities alongside his wife, Kimberly.
