Robert C. DeLuca Joins PPM as Chief Financial Officer

Progressive Pipeline Management Announces Appointment to Support National Growth Strategy

Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM) announces the appointment of Robert C. DeLuca, CPA, MBA, as its chief financial officer.

This milestone marks a significant step in PPM’s continued evolution. The company is sharpening its focus on disciplined growth, operational excellence and strategic expansion across the United States.

DeLuca will report directly to president Andrew Gonnella. He will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy and supporting expansion initiatives. In addition, he will build the infrastructure required to scale the business for long-term success.

“This is a defining moment for PPM,” says Andrew Gonnella. “As we continue to grow and take on larger, more complex opportunities across the country, it’s critical that we build the financial strength and discipline to support that growth. Bringing Robert on as our CFO is a strategic investment in our future. His experience in M&A, financial strategy, working across diverse teams, and within high-growth organizations will help us elevate how we operate and execute on our long-term vision.”

DeLuca brings extensive experience across financial leadership, transaction advisory, and operational finance.

“Over the past year, we’ve been intentional about building a leadership team that can take PPM to the next level. Following the appointment of Andrew as President, bringing in a new CFO is another important step in executing our growth strategy,” says David Wickersham, PPM’s CEO and founder. “We’ve built a strong foundation, and now we’re putting the right structure and leadership in place to scale it the right way.”

Previous Roles

“PPM is at an exciting inflection point,” DeLuca says. “The company has built a strong reputation with differentiated capabilities and a clear growth trajectory. I’m excited to join the team and help scale the financial and operational foundation of the business, supporting expansion, enhancing decision-making, and positioning PPM to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”

Most recently, DeLuca served as managing director at CFGI. He advised more than 200 M&A transactions spanning middle-market to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. His career also includes leadership roles at QVC (Qurate Retail Group) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). In those roles, he built a strong track record in financial planning, due diligence, and strategic decision support.

SOURCE – Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM)

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