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 Illinois based CFO’ operating in the Information Technology 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.
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.
Andrew Balbirer
Senior Advisor ,Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of CCC Intelligent Solutions, Inc.
Andy Balbirer is the Senior Advisor ,Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at CCC Information Services.
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About CCC Intelligent Solutions, Inc.: CCC Information Services help companies improve their claims management process through better decision-making.
D. Craig Mense
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of CNA Insurance Company
Craig has overall responsibility for CNA’s Corporate Finance Department, which provides asset and capital management, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury services, corporate accounting, financial reporting, corporate tax, ceded reinsurance, financial regulation, internal audit and compliance, corporate development, and shared services to the organization. He is also responsible for Enterprise Risk Management and CNA’s non-core operations which include Life & Group Operations and Global Resource Managers which oversees CNA Re and other run-off operations. Craig holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in accounting from Georgetown University. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
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About CNA Insurance Company: CNA is an Insurance Company, selling insurance products and services.
Brian Liddell
Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Senior Partner of Harmony Healthcare IT
Brian is a Senior Partner with Harmony Healthcare IT, serving as Chief Financial Officer. He has over 15 years of information technology work experience since graduating from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2001. Assisting with the formation of Harmony Healthcare IT, Brian has gained healthcare domain expertise in revenue cycle management, practice management systems, electronic health records, analytics tools and data extraction/migration/retention. Brian is an integral part of the management team with core competencies in finance, budgeting, forecasting, expense control, risk mitigation, human resources, commercial property management and real estate. He manages partner relationships, review of legal agreements, contract negotiations and financial modeling. He contributes to business planning and strategy development. When his head is not in a spreadsheet, Brian can typically be found in a stadium somewhere across the nation at a major sports event or concert.
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About Harmony Healthcare IT: Harmony Healthcare IT provide technology for healthcare organizations that safeguards information, ensures cashflow & increase productivity.
Dan Rabinowitz
CFO of Haivision
Dan brings over 23 years of finance and administrative management expertise to Haivision. Previously, Dan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for FinanSure, Inc. (a student loan lender), TUSC (an IT professional services firm) and Peapod, Inc. (the world’s first internet grocer), where he has significant experience in capital raising, M&A and infrastructure building. He also served as an M&A intermediary for Geneva Capital Markets a subsidiary of Citibank. Dan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, and his Masters of Management degree (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (USA).
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About Haivision: Haivision provides end-to-end video streaming solutions for encoding, recording, managing, publishing and distributing secure video content.
Maria Smith
Chief Financial Officer of Impact Advisors
Maria Smith has nearly 20 years of experience including financial and cost accounting and analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, collections and payables, and corporate tax and audit preparation. hide Prior to joining Impact Advisors, Maria was a Principal Consultant for a “Big 5″ Audit and Consulting firm and an Accountant at a Manufacturing Firm. Maria has significant consulting experience specializing in financial systems implementation and she also has held numerous human resource management positions. Her expertise is invaluable in managing a well-run business, and guiding strategic and operational decisions for the organization.
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About Impact Advisors: Impact Advisors is a nationally recognized healthcare consulting firm.
James Liakos
Chief Financial Officer of Redwood Logistics
James is Chief Financial Officer of Transportation Solutions Enterprises, 3PLogic’s parent company. He is responsible for corporate finance and accounting, treasury functions, strategic planning, investor relations, internal control and shared services for TSE and its subsidiaries. He also has management oversight of TSE’s information technology group.James has over 12 years of corporate finance experience with diversified companies in manufacturing, financial and business services. He was named to his current position in 2010 after serving as TSGs Controller since 2007. Prior to joining the TSE team, James worked at HSBC North America Holdings Inc., a leading financial institution, most recently as its Manager of Treasury Finance. James joined HSBC in 2003 and held a number of roles in external reporting, process improvement, financial reporting and analysis and Treasury. Before HSBC, James worked as an accountant at Switchcraft Inc.A Certified Public Accountant, James earned his Bachelors from Loyola University of Chicago and his MBA from Loyola’s Graduate School of Business. He is a member of the AICPA.
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About AICPA, Redwood Logistics: Redwood Logistics is a contract logistics partner that develops web-based solutions for companies of all types.
Bruce Masterson
CMO and Interim CFO of Building Block REIT
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About Anthro Innovations, Building Block REIT: Building Block REIT is a Real Estate Investment Trust utilizing the full power & benefits of blockchain technology in its operation.
Bob Carpenter
Chief Financial Officer of Tahoe Partners
Bob is a Certified Public Accountant with over thirty years of experience improving operational and financial performance to maximize efficiency and profitability.When Bob’s not managing the financial performance of the firm, he’s helping groom his kids for future careers as Boston Red Sox.
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About Tahoe Partners: Tahoe Partners offers digital solutions integrated with strategy, content, and technology to drive engagement and workforce productivity.
Thomas G Frey
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Topco Associates
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About Topco Associates: Topco Associates is a provider of an innovative business solutions for its food industry member-owners and customers.
Sally DelBeccaro
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Partner of WittKieffer
Sally DelBeccaro, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Partner, oversees the firm’s fiscal health, investment in new practices, and capital planning to drive profitable growth. As a key member of the executive management team, she plays an important role in the formation of strategic alliances, legal and compliance matters, internal control, tax planning, and financial strategy. She joined Witt/Kieffer in 2001 after serving in the professional services and healthcare fields. She is based in the firm’s headquarters in Oak Brook, IL. A certified public accountant, Sally holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining the firm, Sally was in the audit division of Peat Marwick, working in the banking and finance industry, and with major transportation and manufacturing clients. After leaving public accounting, Sally was drawn to the healthcare field and entered hospital administration. She worked extensively with medical staffs, insurance carriers, and physician organizations to develop managed care networks on behalf of both hospitals and medical groups. Sally has a deep passion and appreciation for the primary industries served by Witt/Kieffer; healthcare and education. She served for eight years as the president of her local school board and has been actively involved in fundraising activities and volunteer leadership roles for foundations and service organizations benefitting local children’s hospitals.
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About WittKieffer: WittKieffer is a global executive search firm dedicated to organizations that improve quality of life in healthcare, education, and more.
Charles Xu
Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer of Camvi Technologies
Charles has over ten years of experience in finance, including mergers & acquisitions and capital markets transactions in the high-tech industry as a senior investment banker with JP Morgan and Nomura. He had eight years of engineering experience in semiconductor chip design and technical consulting prior to banking. BSEE, Purdue; MSEE, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MBA, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.
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About Camvi Technologies: Camvi Technologies is an Artificial Intelligence company specializing in face recognition and biometrics technologies.
Michael Ahern
CFO of NVX Holdings, Inc.
Michael F. Ahern is the Chief Financial Officer at Norvax Inc. When Michael was named Chief Financial Officer for Norvax in February 2007, he brought more than 20 years of financial management and accounting experience to the company. Prior to joining Norvax, Ahern oversaw the finance and administrative functions at CT TyMetrix, the market leader in web-based management solutions for corporate law departments and claims organizations. Ahern previously was Chief Financial Officer at TriPoint Systems Development Corporation, where he helped negotiate the successful sale of the company. Ahern also has held finance executive roles at technology startups in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area over the past ten years. During his time as controller at Transmeta Corporation, he played a key role in taking the company public in November 2000. A registered CPA in Illinois, Mr. Ahern holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois and a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
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About NVX Holdings, Inc.: NVX Holdings, Inc. develops web-based sales and communication tools for the health insurance industry.
Brian Beck
EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Golin
In keeping with the Go All In mantra beyond managing the financial matters of the agency, Brian is also deeply involved in corporate development, acquisitions, strategic counsel, real estate, legal, project management and anything that supports the agency’s operational performance. Throughout his career he has been a key partner to leaders and teams across the globe, ensuring that strong financial and operational foundations exist in order to help drive results. He is also a member of the Bright Collective, the agency’s co-creation portal where creative minds think up big ideas. Brian is a graduate of the University of Iowa, attends executive leadership programs at the University of Notre Dame, and with his wife and family participates in numerous charitable efforts via their local schools and activities.
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About Golin: Golin offers businesses with technology solutions and insights that focus on connecting brands with their customers.
Rob Hutter
Chief Financial Officer of Adams NetWorks
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About Adams NetWorks: Adams NetWorks is an internet company offering web hosting and mail services.
Laura Mitchell CPA
Co-Founder, CFO of Choice Customer Care LLC
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About Choice Customer Care LLC: Bedside tablet for hospitals. Need specific icons push to correct provider. Replacing the nurse’s call button with tech!
