Boardroom Media (CFO News)
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 Georgia, United States based CFO’ operating in the Telecommunications 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.
John Brady
Chief Financial Officer of GTA
John Brady joined GTA as Chief Financial Officer in 2007. Brady has had extensive experience in the telecommunications field. Prior to joining GTA, Brady held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Orbcomm, a global satellite communications and asset tracking company based in New Jersey. He also worked as CFO of Magyar Telekom in Budapest, Hungary, a $2.5 billion in revenue local exchange carrier listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He was also Deputy CFO of the Danish telecommunications provider, Teledanmark, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Brady graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering and received a Master of Business Administration in Finance/ Accounting from the University of Michigan, also graduating with honors.
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About GTA: GTA is a Telecommunications provider offering wireless,Internet and Digital Television services on Guam.
Scott Murphy
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Birch Communications
Scott Murphy is the vice president and chief financial officer of [Birch Communications](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/birch-communications), a communications, network, cloud, and IT solutions provider. Prior to that, he was the chief financial officer at RMS Family Restaurants. Murphy holds an MBA from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Georgia.
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About Birch Communications: Birch Communications, Inc. is a leading communications, network, cloud and IT solutions provider.
Ulrich Dopfer
Chief Financial Officer of ADVA Optical Networking
Ulrich Dopfer joined ADVA Optical Networking in March 2004 and led the Group through some key financial initiatives taking on increasing responsibility over time. In 2006 Ulrich moved to Norcross, Georgia, where he is still based today. Prior to his appointment as CFO in January 2015, Ulrich served as vice president of financial planning & analysis and corporate services where he strategically optimized major processes, systems and support infrastructure, enabling ADVA Optical Networking to maintain the right balance between vision and execution. Combining his operational expertise with his vast financial skills and strong leadership style, Ulrich provides ADVA Optical Networking with the ability to flexibly steer the group in a volatile high-growth environment, to ensure profitable growth. In addition to his CFO role, Ulrich was appointed president of the company’s North American subsidiary in January 2015, assuming full legal responsibilities for the region. Ulrich’s activities at ADVA Optical Networking build on more than 20 years’ experience of designing and implementing financial reporting, performance measurements, policies and standards to maintain strong internal controls in corporate roles including positions at ESCADA AG and FJH AG.
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About ADVA Optical Networking: ADVA Optical Networking is a global provider of intelligent telecommunications infrastructure solutions.
Amy (Kistler) Lambert
CFO of Quantum Wireless
With more than 20 years of investment banking experience, Amy Lambert’s diverse expertise includes mergers, acquisitions, capital raises (both public and private), corporate strategy and development, and various financial advisory services for both middle market and startup companies. As CFO at Quantum Wireless, Amy oversees all finance, accounting and investor relations activities for the company. Prior to joining Quantum, Amy was founder of an independent consulting firm, where she worked with investment banking firms including McColl Garella (focused on women-owned and women-led businesses), Mazzone & Associates and Grayhorse Capital Partners. She has provided valuation and other financial advisory services to firms such as GenSpring Family Offices, Iron Capital Advisors and Red Clay Capital. She has also advised various startup and later-stage businesses on financial modeling and strategic planning. Amy began her career with J.C. Bradford & Co. (later acquired by PaineWebber) and held executive positions with Interstate/Johnson Lane (now Wachovia Securities) and Stephens, Inc. She also spent time on the client side of the business as VP of Finance and acting CFO of a venture-backed internet company. Amy earned her B.S. in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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About Quantum Wireless: Quantum Wireless owns and operates wireless infrastructure networks that provide cellular connectivity for carriers and property owners.
Kevin O’Donnell
Chief Financial Officer of DC BLOX
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About DC BLOX: We build and operate edge connected data centers enabled with speed of light business continuity.
