Hudson RPO appoints Kurt Kappeler as Chief Financial Officer

Tampa, Fla., March 13, 2025 – Kurt Kappeler, CPA, is joining Hudson RPO as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Kappeler is an accomplished finance professional, with a career spanning 25 years in both public and private equity companies. His experience includes significant roles in initial public offerings (IPOs), acquisitions, debt and equity market transactions, and a diverse range of finance and operational activities. 

As CFO of Hudson RPO, Kappeler will report dually to Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO for Hudson RPO, and Matt Diamond, Global CFO of Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON) which owns and manages Hudson RPO. Diamond will continue to focus on public company matters.

“I have every confidence that Kurt will be a key partner and successful strategist in elevating Hudson Global outcomes, as he helps steer Hudson RPO to the next level of success,” said Diamond.

“Kurt’s wide-ranging experiences across roles and industries makes him uniquely qualified to help Hudson RPO grow not only financially but also operationally as we continue to expand,” said Zabkowicz.

Most recently, Kappeler served as CFO for Motis Brands, a premier manufacturer and multi-channel reseller of loading, hauling, and transportation products. He also served as CFO for Amerimark Interactive and Sur la Table, and was the Chief Accounting Officer for publicly traded regional retail grocer Roundy’s Supermarkets.

Kappeler, who earned a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, lives in southern Wisconsin with his family.