Karbon Appointed Stuart Totman as Chief Technology Officer
The former VP of engineering will lead the company’s AI innovation and the expansion of its Kai platform.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Karbon has named Stuart Totman as its new Chief Technology Officer to guide its global engineering strategy. Totman, who previously served as the company's Vice President of Engineering, will oversee the integration of AI tools into accounting workflows.
Why it matters
As accounting firms seek to automate routine tasks, Karbon is banking on its Kai AI coworker to keep its top-ranked practice management software competitive. The move signals a broader industry shift where firms are testing whether AI-enabled services can truly transform time-consuming administrative work into high-level advisory strategy.
Users report saving an average of 19.9 hours per week per employee using the Karbon platform. Meanwhile, 80% of business owners believe that accountants become more valuable when AI helps reinvest time into strategic client conversations.
The players
Stuart Totman
The newly appointed Chief Technology Officer of Karbon who previously led engineering efforts for the firm.
Karbon
A San Francisco-based company providing accounting practice management software that is currently ranked number one on G2.
The details
Totman moves into the CTO role following his tenure as VP of Engineering, a position he held since April 2024. He brings extensive experience from his prior roles at Campaign Monitor and Commonwealth Bank to help integrate AI capabilities into existing accounting workflows. Karbon continues to support operations across 40 countries, including the United States, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines.
Timeline
April 2024: Stuart Totman began as Vice President of Engineering.
June 2026: Karbon launched its Kai AI coworker.
October 6, 2026: Stuart Totman was appointed Chief Technology Officer.
Across the Bay
This move follows the industry-wide trend of integrating generative AI into accounting practice management software to increase firm efficiency. It marks a significant shift as Karbon looks to extend its leadership position on G2 by prioritizing AI-driven innovation at the executive level.
Accounting firms in San Francisco and beyond may see faster deployment of new AI features within their Karbon dashboards as the company scales its engineering strategy. Clients should monitor their platforms for potential updates to the Kai coworker capabilities over the coming months.
The takeaway
The appointment highlights a growing demand for efficiency in accounting, with over half of business owners now willing to pay a premium for AI-enabled services. Readers should keep an eye on how these automated features impact service delivery times compared to traditional manual accounting workflows.
Further reading
For more on how local firms are developing machine learning tools, explore our coverage of Artificial Intelligence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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