Resource Management Group Recruits CFO for Spire Orthopedic Partners
January 15, 2026 – Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, has assisted in the recruitment of George Batton as the new CFO of Spire Orthopedic Partners in Stamford, CT. “Big congratulations to George Batton on his new role as chief financial officer of Spire Orthopedic Partners.,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Wishing George and the Spire team much continued success.”
“George’s proven track record in scaling a healthcare organization and his experience in musculoskeletal care make him an ideal fit for Spire,” said Christopher Fusco, CEO of Spire Orthopedic Partners. “His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and strengthen our network of premier orthopedic practices.”
Mr. Batton brings more than three decades of financial leadership experience to Spire, with a deep understanding of musculoskeletal care focused on delivering outstanding patient experiences and outcomes. Most recently, he served as CFO at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, where he built a best-in-class finance organization during the company’s expansion to over 500 clinics nationwide. Prior to his tenure at Ivy Rehab, Mr. Batton held CFO roles at FreshDirect and CSM Bakery Solutions, where he led global financial operations. He also spent 17 years at PepsiCo and began his career with Price Waterhouse.
“I am excited to join this dynamic, forward-thinking team, and to offer financial leadership that will strengthen Spire’s continued growth as a premier orthopedic platform and help deliver superior care to patients throughout their network of best-in-class practices,” Mr. Batton said.
Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 170 physicians, 2,000 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations and five ambulatory surgery centers in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
With offices in Stamford, CT, and New York City, RMG is a boutique financial recruitment firm specializing in executive-level finance positions. The firm provides its clients with an exclusive slate of competitive candidates for finance and accounting roles, ranging from director-level to executive positions. RMG has built strong partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, high-growth businesses, and both public and private companies.
Denis LaPolice founded RMG in 1993 and brings over 25 years of experience in executive search and talent advisory. He leads the firm’s CFO and private equity practices, working with major corporations like Honeywell, General Electric, PepsiCo, and Boeing, as well as private equity firms seeking top-tier CFOs and finance teams for high-growth companies. His expertise spans industries such as consumer products, industrial manufacturing, technology, distribution, business services, media, and healthcare services.
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Mr. Chioditti joined RMG as a partner shortly after its founding in 1992. A key member of the firm’s executive committee, he has been instrumental in driving its RMG’s growth. He leads senior executive search initiatives, focusing on CFOs and other key financial leadership roles, including controllership/CAO, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and investor relations.
His search assignments span multiple industries, including sports media and entertainment, consumer packaged goods, services, manufacturing, and technology. Mr. Chioditti’s clients range from small high-growth companies to multi-billion-dollar global organizations, both publicly held and private equity-backed. Before transitioning to executive search, he spent the first eight years of his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and in various financial roles at a $3 billion publicly held manufacturing company.
Comlux Search
RMG also recently placed Eric Cabezas as the new CFO of Comlux America. Mr. Cabezas joins the company following six years at Wheels Up, a provider of on-demand private aviation backed by Delta Airlines, where he served as SVP of finance and interim CFO. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in scaling the business into a billion-dollar enterprise, taking the company public, and steering its fleet transformation. With 18 years of experience in finance, banking, and M&A he brings a track record of financial leadership and a deep understanding of complex operations.
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“We are thrilled to congratulate Eric Cabezas on joining Comlux as chief financial officer,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “It was a privilege for us to partner closely with Adam White and the team at Everpeak Capital Group throughout this search. We’re excited to see the impact this leadership team will drive in the months and years ahead.”
Comlux is one of the leaders in business aviation, transaction and completion services. For 20 years now, they have been engineering luxury for VIP customers looking for personal and professional management of their private aviation needs: aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft operations and charter management, cabin interiors, maintenance and upgrades.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
