Board of Directors

Michael Portegello

Independent Director

Mr. Portegello joined the ePlus Board of Directors in January 2026.  He is an accomplished senior executive who retired as an audit partner of Ernst & Young, LLP (“EY”) after thirty-seven (37) years of service. Throughout his career at EY, Mr. Portegello worked with a wide range of companies, from high-growth companies sponsored by venture capital and/or private equity to established multinational public corporations. His experience spanned multiple sectors, including cloud computing, software, IT Solutions, biotechnology, and e-commerce. Since his retirement, Mr. Portegello has served as an investor and advisor to emerging technology companies, including those focused on generative AI and health technology.  Mr. Portegello is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John’s University and a Master of Business Administration in Management from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

The Board has determined that Mr. Portegello’s extensive experience in audit, complex accounting matters, and global capital markets transactions qualifies him to serve on the Audit Committee and to assist the Board in its oversight of the Company’s financial reporting and audit processes. The Board has also determined that Mr. Portegello qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC regulations.