At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Illinois based CFO’ operating in the Consulting space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Douglas Howell
Chief Financial Officer of Gallagher
Douglas K. Howell joined Gallagher in 2003 as Chief Financial Officer. He oversees the company’s financial, investment, information technology and administrative functions, and represents Gallagher in dealings with global investment analysts, institutional shareholders and prospective investors. He also leads many operational, quality and productivity initiatives.
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About Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
M Rushikesh
CFO of Katalyst Technologies
M Rushikesh is the CFO at DSR Infotech Private Limited, India and handles all of India operations. Rushikesh started his career in 1995 and has headed the Finance/Accounting/Taxation Divisions throughout in addition to handling HR and Admin functions. Rushikesh is a Chartered and Cost Accountant by profession with additional qualifications of Dip in IFRS of ACCA UK and CS (Inter).
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About Katalyst Technologies: Katalyst Technologies provides a full range of IT professional services for its clients in the U.S., Middle East, and India.
Todd Welu
Chief Financial Officer of Crowe LLP
Prior to joining Crowe, Todd was the CFO of a billion-dollar asset management firm, the CFO/COO of an international executive search firm, and a senior manager at a Big Four public accounting firm, providing public accounting and consulting services.
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About Crowe LLP: Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm.
Ryan D. Robinson
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Sears Hometown and Outlet
Ryan Robinson serves as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Robinson is responsible for the supervision and direction of the Company’s information technology, real estate, financial, and accounting operations. He joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2014. He reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to assuming his roles with the Company, Mr. Robinson served as Chief Financial Officer of Urgent Care MSO, LLC, which operates neighborhood medical centers providing wellness and preventative health care, treatment for illnesses and injuries, and employer services, from June 2012 to March 2014. In that capacity, he was responsible for all financial and accounting operations. Before joining Urgent Care MSO, LLC, Mr. Robinson served in various capacities with Best Buy Co., Inc., a consumer electronics retailer, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, US from 2007 to May 2012. Mr. Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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About Sears Hometown and Outlet, UL Ventures: Sears Hometown and Outlet was a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances and hardware.
Valerie Harper
Chief Financial Officer of Spencer Stuart
Val Harper is the chief financial officer for Spencer Stuart and a member of the management team. Based in Chicago, she is responsible for the firm’s global financial and controllership functions.
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About Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart is a consulting firm that specializes in CEO succession planning, leadership consulting, and executive search.
Bill Rowland
Chief Financial Officer of Stratesphere
As the Chief Financial Officer, Bill provides accounting and strategic management of budgets, investments and forecasts for StrateSphere and StrateSphere’s portfolio companies and economic development projects. With over 30 years of experience, Bill brings extensive knowledge to StrateSphere with extensive C-suite experience in the roles of CEO, COO, CFO and CIO in a variety of industries. He has proven abilities to formulate, implement and monitor sound investment policies and strategies for many diverse portfolios, as well as develop and lead successful, high-level strategic plans. Prior to joining StrateSphere, Bill held several senior management roles including VP and Treasurer of Physicians Insurance Company of Ohio, VP and CIO of Midland Mutual Life Insurance Company, COO at both Capital City Partners, Inc. and BancShareholders of America, Inc., and CEO/President of Financial Stock Advisors, Inc. and Microcom Corporation. In these previous roles, he developed marketing strategies to expand sales, developed effective inventory control systems, restored under-performing portfolios and grew accounts through investments and market strategies. Bill holds a B.A. in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University an M.B.A. in International Business from The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania.
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About Stratesphere: StrateSphere will create meaningful, diverse, and culturally relevant educational and economic opportunities that will attract, engage.
Terry Rice
Vice President, Finance and CFO of Prime Advantage
Terry Rice was promoted to V.P. Finance in August 2002. He joined Prime Advantage in January 2000 as Treasurer/Controller and has been instrumental in setting up systems and procedures for the company’s financial operations. Terry brings over 20 years of financial management experience in industrial manufacturing, construction and engineering, retailing and service industries to Prime Advantage. His manufacturing background includes 13 years of experience in foodservice equipment manufacturing. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Finance/Accountancy.
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About Prime Advantage: Prime Advantage is a buying group, delivering total cost reduction to members through group volume discounts, rebates, and more.
Kenneth Ricci
CFO & Managing Partner – Finance Department of Bridgenet Solutions Inc
Kenneth Ricci is the Managing Partner – Finance Department at BridgeNet Solutions Inc. A BridgeNet consultant since 2003, Ken is now the company’s chief financial officer, having joined the team full-time in 2005. Ken has over 20 years of experience as both financial and operations manager for various Fortune 500 companies. His organizational and financial skills have proven invaluable assets to BridgeNet.
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About Bridgenet Solutions Inc: BridgeNet Solutions is a full service supply chain data analytics company.
Kenneth Ricci
CFO & Managing Partner – Finance Department of Bridgenet Solutions Inc
Kenneth Ricci is the Managing Partner – Finance Department at BridgeNet Solutions Inc. A BridgeNet consultant since 2003, Ken is now the company’s chief financial officer, having joined the team full-time in 2005. Ken has over 20 years of experience as both financial and operations manager for various Fortune 500 companies. His organizational and financial skills have proven invaluable assets to BridgeNet.
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About Bridgenet Solutions Inc: BridgeNet Solutions is a full service supply chain data analytics company.