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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 Florida based CFO’ operating in the Travel 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.
Michael McIntyre
Chief Financial Officer of Tourico Holidays
Michael McIntyre, our Chief Financial Officer as of 2014, joined Travel Holdings in 2009. Prior to joining Travel Holdings, Mr. McIntyre was Chief Financial Officer of Kuykendall Gardner Risk & Insurance and worked in public accounting at KPMG in the financial services industry. Mr. McIntyre is a graduate of Wake Forest University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in information systems and master’s degree in accounting. He is a certified public accountant.
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About Tourico Holidays: Tourico Holidays is a travel distribution company that contracts directly with travel providers, such as hotels, flights, cruise lines.
Wendy Beck
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Norwegian Cruise Line
Wendy Beck joined Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) in September 2010 bringing a high level of knowledge and expertise to Norwegian as a certified public accountant with more than 20 years of experience. As chief financial officer and executive vice president, Beck is responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial disciplines including finance, treasury, accounting, corporate and capital planning, internal audit, purchasing and investor relations.
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About Norwegian Cruise Line: Norweigian Cruise Line is a travel company that takes customers to exotic destinations using cruise ships.
Joseph T. Lower
Chief Financial Officer of B/E Aerospace
Joe Lower was appointed Chief Financial Officer of B/E Aerospace, Inc. effective December 17, 2014. Mr. Lower previously served as Vice President, Finance of B/E Aerospace since November 1, 2014. Prior to B/E Aerospace, Mr. Lower was Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for The Boeing Company, where he spent the last twelve years. In this role, Mr. Lower was responsible for the corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction integration departments within Boeing. He worked closely with Boeing’s senior executive team and Boeing’s business units to assess, define and enable differentiated growth strategies. He was also a member of the International and Finance leadership teams. Prior to joining Boeing in 2002, among other finance positions, Mr. Lower spent 6 years with Credit Suisse in various investment banking roles including positions in Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Finance. Transactions completed included mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, public equity offerings, and high yield debt financings. Mr. Lower received his M.B.A. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and his B.A. in Finance from the Indiana University School of Business.
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About B/E Aerospace: B/E Aerospace is the worldwide leading manufacturer of aircraft passenger cabin interior products for the commercial and business jet
James M. Heaney
CFO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
James M. Heaney has been our Chief Financial Officer since January 2012. From 2007 to 2011, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance and Travel Operations for Disney Cruise Line. Mr. Heaney began his career at Disney as Finance Manager in 1994 and was promoted to Director and Vice President of Finance in 1997 and 2002, respectively. From 1990 to 1994, Mr. Heaney served as Finance Manager and Financial Analyst at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. From 1989 to 1990, he worked as a Financial Analyst of Pueblo Xtra International and from 1988 to 1989, as Financial Systems Analyst of Gould, Inc CSD. Mr. Heaney holds a bachelor’s degree in operations management from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in business administration with an academic emphasis in finance from the University of Florida. – See more at: http://seaworldinvestors.com/corporate-governance/management-team/person-details-management/default.aspx?ItemId=5bb5d22f-4170-4930-b582-9d27772e8e04#sthash.tNTxieHl.dpuf
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About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment specializes in the fields of theme parks, education, conservation, and entertainment.
Pramod Navani
COO / CFO of Odysseus Solutions
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About Odysseus Solutions: Odysseus Solutions is a Miami based travel technology company providing the most comprehensive and innovative online booking solutions.
Pramod Navani
COO / CFO of Odysseus Solutions
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About Odysseus Solutions: Odysseus Solutions is a Miami based travel technology company providing the most comprehensive and innovative online booking solutions.
Gustavo Lauria
CFO of Wekho
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About Wekho: Wekho, a geolocation-based social app, enables users to find and keep up with interesting events and places around their current locations.
