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 Consumer Goods 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.
Scarlett O’Sullivan
CFO of Rent the Runway
Scarlett O’Sullivan will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, making certain that Rent the Runway is well capitalized to support the company’s growth and continues to deliver on its financial objectives. The company has received a total of $126 million in funding and boasts the largest dry cleaning operation in the country. Scarlett joined the SOFTBANK Group in 2007 and has 15 years of experience financing and advising growth technology companies. She focuses on growth stage investments in the areas of social, mobile, gaming, e-commerce, online advertising and cloud computing. She also leads U.S. investments for SoftBank China & India’s Bodhi Investments fund, which focuses on early-stage investments in technology in Asia and the U.S. As Chief Operating Officer, Scarlett is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the growth stage and Bodhi Fund activities. Previously, Scarlett was Head of the European Technology Services corporate finance group at Robertson Stephens in London, advising European IT, outsourcing, and information services companies in their IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements and M&A transactions. Scarlett also worked in corporate finance for Robertson Stephens in San Francisco and New York, covering the semiconductor/capital equipment and information services sectors.She started her career at Morgan Stanley. Scarlett received her MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University. Scarlett serves on the boards of HiTouch Healthcare, Punch Entertainment and The Savvy Source for Parents.
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About Rent the Runway: Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories.
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.
Jeff Lipkin
Chief Financial Officer of Harry’s
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About Harry’s: Harry is a developer of an online platform used to sell shaving equipment and accessories for men.
Felipe Dutra
CFO & CTO of Anheuser-Busch InBev
Felipe Dutra is our Chief Financial & Technology Officer. Born in 1965, Mr. Dutra is a Brazilian citizen and holds a Degree in Economics from Candido Mendes and an MBA in Controlling from Universidade de São Paulo. He joined Ambev in 1990 from Aracruz Celulose, a major Brazilian manufacturer of pulp and paper. At Ambev he held various positions in Treasury and Finance before being appointed General Manager of one of our beverage subsidiaries. Mr. Dutra was appointed Ambev’s Chief Financial Officer in 1999 and he became our Chief Financial Officer in January 2005. In 2014, Mr. Dutra became our Chief Financial & Technology Officer. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Ambev and Grupo Modelo.
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About Anheuser-Busch InBev: Anheuser-Busch InBev is a brewer and provider of consumer products that has a strong, balanced portfolio.
Catherine Dunleavy
CFO of Away
Catherine Dunleavy is the CFO at Away.
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About Away: Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand designed with thoughtful features that solve real travel problems
Laurence Winoker
CFO of Lifetime Brands
Laurence Winoker is a Senior Vice President – Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at Lifetime Brands.
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About Lifetime Brands: Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home.
Brian Grass
CFO of Helen of Troy
CFO at Helen of Troy .
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About Helen of Troy: Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) has established a leadership position in the consumer products
Marina Kopylova
Chief Financial Officer of Skygear Solutions
Marina leads the charge on both the marketing and financial fronts. She has been instrumental in keeping Skygear on the right track with investments and with our organizational structure. With an International Business MBA, work experience in four different countries, and fluency in several languages, Marina brings a truly global flavor to the company.
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About Skygear Solutions: Skygear Solutions is dedicated to providing excellent retail and online sales of radio controlled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.