Gemma Leddy
Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies LLP
Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC
"As trusted advisors, we respect our clients' confidentiality and earn their trust by protecting their most intimate personal and financial information. We provide them with the financial security and peace of mind they need, so they can enjoy success on their terms."
Gemma Leddy is Partner-in-Charge of the Firm’s Family Office practice. In 2016, Gemma was named as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Private Wealth” by Private Asset Management magazine (PAM). Gemma has spent over 25 years working with high profile and ultra-high-net worth individuals, multi-generational families, CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and their closely-held businesses. Gemma and the Firm’s Family Office team provide comprehensive financial management and CFO services including investment and partnership accounting and reporting, administration, tax planning and compliance, cash and financial management, insurance oversight, advanced planning and business advisory consulting services.
Prior to joining PKF O’Connor Davies, Gemma was the Chief Financial Officer and Controller of a private family investment firm headquartered in New York City. She was also a Partner in a mid-sized New York City certified public accounting firm and led their Family Office and Business Management Division.
Gemma’s experience encompasses a wide range of industries, including investment companies, art and antique galleries, museums, technology and human resource service companies, real estate, manufacturing, retail, construction, magazine publishing, charitable organizations and private foundations.
Professional Affiliations & Civic Involvement
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- Family Office Committee member
- Family Office Tax Institute
- Steering Committee member
- Member of Attorneys for Family-Held Enterprises (AFHE)
- Member of The Family Wealth Alliance
- Member of Family Firm Institute
Accreditations
- Certified Public Accountant (New York)
Education
- Queens College, Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting