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 Massachusetts based CFO’ operating in the Retail 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 Fleisher
Chief Financial Officer of Wayfair
Michael Fleisher is the Chief Financial Officer at Wayfair.
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About Wayfair: Wayfair is an online retailer of home products for bedroom, living room, kitchen and dining, home entertainment, bathroom, and more.
Scott Ward
Chief Financial Officer of 6 River Systems
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About 6 River Systems: 6 River Systems mission is to redefine fulfillment automation for e-commerce and retail operations.

Ted McNamara
CFO, Treasurer, Director of M.Gemi
President & Co-Founder, LAUNCH Executive in Residence, General Catalyst CFO / EVP, RueLaLa CFO, Cendant TDS
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About M.Gemi: M.Gemi sells gorgeous shoes, handcrafted in Italy and directly to clients.
Scott Goldenberg
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of The TJX Companies
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About The TJX Companies: TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, ranking No. 115.

Christine Komola
CFO and Principal Accounting Officer of Staples
Christine Komola is Chief Financial Officer of Staples, Inc. She brings more than 25 years of financial operations and management experience to the Acquia board. She previously led financial operations for Staples.com and later led marketing and merchandising for Staples’ furniture division, before taking on executive finance roles. She was appointed CFO and principal accounting officer of Staples, Inc. in 2012. Komola previously held several positions at Ernst & Young LLP.
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About Staples: Staples Easy Rebates is an online platform that enables Staples customers to submit, track, and find rebates.
Neil Murphy
CFO of Zaius
Neil Murphy is the CFO of Zaius.
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About Zaius: Zaius is a customer data platform designed to empower marketers to grow revenue from existing customers.