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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 Sydney based CFO’ operating in the Information Services 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.
James Orlando
CFO of Veda Advantage
James joined Veda in May 2013 as CFO, and has more than 25 years’ experience leading teams across the treasury, finance and accounting, pricing, and legal functions. Before joining Veda, James was the CFO of AAPT, where he focussed on improving the company’s earnings, as well as divesting its consumer business. James has also served as the CFO of PowerTel Ltd, an ASX-listed telecommunications service provider and has held various international treasury positions at AT&T and Lucent Technologies in the USA and Hong Kong, focussing on export and project finance.
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About Veda Advantage: Veda is a data analytics company and the leading provider of credit information and analysis in Australia and New Zealand
Sid Kolahdouzan
Chief Financial Officer of Mcr
Sid joined mcr in June 2004 and is responsible for mcr’s financial infrastructure. He has held positions of financial manager and financial advisor within corporate accounting and financial management fields in the IT industry since 1988. Sid holds a BA in Accounting and Statistics and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
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About Mcr: Mcr offers sourcing and implementing services to Australian businesses.
Nimesh Shah
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary of Isentia
Nimesh has more than 15 years’ experience as an executive in the media and internet sectors, utilising experience gained working across Australia, UK and many parts of Asia. Much of his experience has been gained in growing companies. Before working for Isentia, Nimesh was global CFO for pioneering social networking site Friendster. He was also Finance Director at Fairfax Digital for seven years, playing an instrumental role in navigating the company into the world of online publishing and transaction businesses. Prior to that he worked at Dell Computers in the UK, at Arthur Andersen and Ernst and Young. He holds a Master of Business Administration (AGSM), BCom with Merit (UNSW) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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About Isentia: Isentia is a global leader in delivering crucial business intelligence, operating in 18 offices across the Asia-Pacific.
Jenny Li
Chief Financial Officer of RISQ Group
Jenny Li has over nine years’ experience in the screening industry. She leads the financial aspects of the business on a day-to-day basis and is responsible for all financial & insurance related matters. Prior to joining RISQ, Jenny held leadership positions at First Advantage, where she was the financial accountant. She is also a certified practicing accountant and member of CPA (Australia).
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About RISQ Group: RISQ Group (RISQ), an industry leader in employment background checks across the Asia-Pacific region.
Greg Barnes
Chief Financial Officer of Nine Entertainment
Greg Barnes joined Nine in July 2016 as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this he was Chief Financial Officer of ASX-listed CSR Limited for seven years, responsible for group financial outcomes. He played a leading role in the development and implementation of CSR’s corporate strategy. Before joining CSR, he held senior finance roles with Dyno Nobel Limited and De La Rue Plc. Greg has broad market experience across a number of sectors including building materials, mining services, technology and software, as well as extensive international experience. Greg is a qualified chartered accountant and has an MBA from the Macquarie School of Management.
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About Nine Entertainment: Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited operates as a media and entertainment company in Australia.
Deborah Zimmer
CFO of Inabox Group
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About Inabox Group: Inabox Group Limited (ASX: IAB) is a leading supplier of next generation IT, cloud and IP telephony services.
Edward Slack
Chief Financial Officer of VIX Verify
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About Mastersoft Group, VIX Verify: VIX Verify provides customers worldwide with consumer onboarding and identity verification solutions.
Edward Slack
Chief Financial Officer of VIX Verify
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About Mastersoft Group, VIX Verify: VIX Verify provides customers worldwide with consumer onboarding and identity verification solutions.
