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 New York based CFO’ operating in the Manufacturing 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.
Jeff Bornstein
Senior VP & CFO of General Electric
Jeff Bornstein is Senior VP & CFO at General Electric.
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About General Electric: General Electric offers infrastructure and financial services worldwide.
Jeff Bornstein
Senior VP & CFO of General Electric
Jeff Bornstein is Senior VP & CFO at General Electric.
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About General Electric: General Electric offers infrastructure and financial services worldwide.
SungHwan Cho
CFO & Director of Icahn Enterprises
SungHwan Cho has served as Chief Financial Officer of Icahn Enterprises L.P. and its general partner, Icahn Enterprises G.P., Inc., since March 2012 and as a director since September 2012. Prior to that time, he was Senior Vice President and previously Portfolio Company Associate at Icahn Enterprises and Icahn Enterprises Holdings from October 2006 to February 2012. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Cho served as director of finance for Atari, Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment products. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Cho served as director of corporate development and director of product development at Talk America, a telecommunications provider to small business and residential customers. From 1996 to 1999, he was an investment banker at Salomon Smith Barney in New York and Tokyo.Mr. Cho has been a director of: The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, since February 2016; Ferrous Resources Limited, since June 2015;American Railcar Leasing LLC, since September 2013; CVR Refining GP, LLC, the general partner of CVR Refining, LP since January 2013; CVR Energy, Inc., since May 2012; CVR GP, LLC, the general partner of CVR Partners LP, since May 2012; Federal-Mogul Corporation, since May 2012; XO Holdings, a competitive provider of telecom services, since August 2011; American Railcar Industries, Inc., since June 2011; Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment products, from April 2010 until November 2013; WestPoint Home LLC since January 2008; PSC Metals Inc. since December 2006; and Viskase Companies, Inc. since November 2006. XO Holdings is indirectly controlled by Carl C. Icahn. Mr. Icahn also previously had a non-controlling interest in Take-Two Interactive Software through the ownership of securities. Mr. Cho brings to his service as a director his significant experience in leadership roles as director of various companies as discussed above. In particular, his service the as Chief Financial Officer of Icahn Enterprises and Icahn Enterprises Holdings enables him to understand the complex business and financial issues that we may face.
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About Icahn Enterprises: Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in nine primary business.
Rick Dierker
Chief Financial Officer of Church & Dwight, Co
Mr. Dierker has been our Chief Financial Officer since January 2016. From 2009 through 2015, Mr. Dierker was Vice President, Corporate Finance responsible for Supply Chain Finance, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis, and Investor Relations. From 2008 to 2009, he held a senior financial management position at Alpharma, Inc. Prior to 2008, he held financial and business development management positions for Ingersoll-Rand Ltd. Mr. Dierker received his undergraduate degree in Finance from James Madison University and his MBA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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About Church & Dwight, Co: Church & Dwight Co., Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a range of household, personal care and specialty products.
Alvin Khoo
Chief Financial Officer of GA Telesis
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About GA Telesis: GA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company.
Sidney Rosenblatt
Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary of Universal Display Corporation
Sidney Rosenblatt is an Executive Vice President and has been our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary since June 1995. Sidney also has been a member of our Board of Directors since May 1996. Sidney was the owner of S. Zitner Company from August 1990 through August 2010 and served as its President from August 1990 through December 1998. From May 1982 to August 1990, Sidney served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of InterDigital. Sidney is also a trustee of Arcadia University and is on the Board of Managers of the Overbrook School for the Blind. Sidney is also a member of the Board of the Careers in Culinary Arts Program.
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About Universal Display Corporation: Universal Display Corporation is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode.
James F. McCabe
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Triumph Group
Jim McCabe serves as a Chief Financial Officer at Steel Partners Holdings.
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About Triumph Group: Triumph Group manufactures, designs, engineers, and overhauls aerospace structures, systems, and components.
Patrick Deem
Co-Founder & CFO, Head of Business Development of Voodoo Manufacturing
Patrick Deem is the Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund.
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About Pioneer Fund, Voodoo Manufacturing: Voodoo Manufacturing is giving everyone on Earth the power to manufacture.
Jennifer Walsh
Chief Financial Officer of Shapeways
As the CFO of Return Path, Jennifer manages the company’s global financial strategy, providing vision and leadership that moves the business forward. From driving core operations to pursuing new business opportunities, Jennifer is always looking for innovative ways to improve and grow Return Path’s financial and corporate functions. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience planning and implementing financial and operational initiatives at major media and professional services companies. Prior to Return Path, Jennifer led finance and operations at maslansky + partners, an Omnicom Company, where she revolutionized their pricing model and dramatically improved profitability. Jennifer also served as Vice President of Finance at Time Inc, then a Time Warner company. Jennifer held many leadership positions during her tenure at Time Inc., where she led teams, brands, and divisions through dramatic industry-wide and internal change. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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About Shapeways: Shapeways offers 3D technology solutions to enable the automation, innovation, and digitization of product development.
Peter Balash
Chief Financial Officer of Rochester Optical
Since April 2005, Peter Balash has been Rochester Optical’s CFO, head of the accounting and military departments. He is responsible for sales, production, inventory, quality control, and much more. When Peter started in 2005, Rochester Optical was a four million dollar company with 40 employees. As of 2014, the business has grown into a twenty million dollar company with 215 employees. Prior to working at Rochester Optical, Peter ran an employee owned printing company with 120 employees and eleven million dollars in sales. Outside of work, Peter loves entertaining with his family and friends at his home including his two Weimaraner dogs, Zeke and Luca.
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About Rochester Optical: Rochester Optical manufactures optical frames and lenses.
Douglas B. Woodworth
Chief Financial Officer of Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
Douglas B. Woodworth has been the Chief Financial Officer of Steel Partners Holdings.
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About Steel Partners Holdings L.P.: Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP) is a global diversified holding company that engages in multiple businesses.
David Klein
EVP, Chief Financial Officer of Constellation Brands
David Klein is Constellation’s executive vice president and chief financial officer reporting to Rob Sands, chief executive officer. Heis responsible for accounting, investor relations, financial decision support, financial planning and analysis, internal audit, treasury, tax, corporate development and information technology. David is a member of the Executive Management Committee. David joined Constellation in 2004 as vice president of business development. He also held roles as CFO of Constellation Europe; SVP, treasurer & controller; and CFO, Beer Division. David managed all aspects of finance for international and domestic businesses, championing improvements to free cash flow generation and optimizing the company’s capital structure. Before joining Constellation, David held the chief financial officer role at Montana Mills, an IPO company, where he led the transformation from private to public company and then subsequently led the sale of Montana Mills to Krispy Kreme. David also held the chief financial officer role at NetSetGo, an internet and network services startup that won several business and technical awards. Prior to these entrepreneurial positions, David served as the director of mergers & acquisitions at Xerox Corporation and as director of finance & accounting for Harris Corporation.
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About Canopy Growth, Constellation Brands: Constellation Brands is a producer and marketer of beer, premium wine, and spirits brands.
Kenneth W. Smith
CFO & SVP of Gibraltar Industries
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About Gibraltar Industries: Gibraltar Industries is a manufacturer of materials used in the construction of a variety of buildings.
Jim Walsh
Chief Financial Officer of Noble Biomaterials
Mr. Walsh has 30 years of business experience and began his career as a certified public accountant. Jim entered the private manufacturing sector in 1983 by joining Instrument Specialties Co., a premier provider of RFI/EMI shielding solutions, where he served in several operational and financial roles. In 2000, Mr. Walsh managed the offering and sale of Instrument Specialties for $285 million. Jim joined Noble in 2005. Jim holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.
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About Noble Biomaterials: Noble creates intelligent materials designed to PROTECT, SAVE, HEAL, and IMPROVE LIVES
Peter Ciotti
Chief Financial Officer of Abbatron
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About Abbatron: Abbatron is a family-owned business that designs and manufactures a broad range of standard and custom electronic connectors, components.
Thomas Finn
Chief Financial Officer of Owlstone
Mr. Finn has over 25 years of experience in accounting, audit and finance. He has held several senior or advisory positions for IBM Corporation, Purdue Pharma and for various start-up companies where he has always focused on improving processes, controls and procedures. Mr. Finn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Masters of Business Administration in International Business from Aalto University (formerly Helsinki School of Economics) in Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Finn has worked with Owlstone in various capacities since May 2005 and is responsible for implementing and overseeing the financial functions of the company.
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About Owlstone, Owlstone Nanotech: Owlstone develops, manufactures and supplies chemical detection solutions across a wide range of markets and applications.
Suzette Rivera
Chief Financial Officer of Lyons Motor Car
Lyons Motor Car Chief Financial Officer, Suzette Rivera, is a Finance Executive and Wealth Consultant, who provides extensive Financial Expertise, Corporate Strategic planning, Project Management along with Creative Wealth consulting services. Suzette is a Visionary Strategist with demonstrated ability to effectively deliver corporate objectives and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management. Suzette is a proven team builder who deliver effective C.E.O. support and serves as a catalyst creating new business opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships and overcoming barriers. Suzette offers extensive experience in financial leadership, financial analysis, business management and operations. She is recognized as a trusted executive team member, consultant and business partner who is committed to adding value and consistently exceeds expectations through creative idea generation, collaborative problem solving, intuitive business judgement, and
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About Lyons Motor Car: Lyons Motor Car has proven sales interest with media, clients and fans conjoining to create an explosive combination of support.
Wendy W. Zhang
CFO of Zomega Terahertz Corporation
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About Zomega Terahertz Corporation: Manufacturing components for systems in R&D and industrial applications.