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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 United States based CFO’ operating in the Events 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.
Brett Parker
Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Bowlmor AMF
Brett Parker serves as a Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Bowlmor AMF.
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About Bowlero, Bowlmor AMF: Bowlmor AMF in bowling and entertainment in North America.
Kathy Willard
Chief Financial Officer of Live Nation Entertainment
As CFO of Live Nation Entertainment, Kathy Willard oversees the finances of the world’s largest live entertainment, ticketing and eCommerce company. She was appointed CFO in September 2007 following nine years at the company in various roles including Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Kathy started her career with Arthur Andersen in 1988, where she worked in audit for five years before beginning her accounting and finance career. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with highest honors from the University of Oklahoma and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
Bill Davies
COO and CFO of Jack Morton Worldwide
Bill Davies leads Jack Morton’s global operations and finance organization including information technology, real estate, insurance and legal. He led the deployment of a cutting-edge global integrated financial system that is utilized by Jack Morton operations around the globe. Bill joined the company in 2002 as EVP, Chief Financial Officer and in 2011 he expanded his role to COO. In his capacity as COO, Bill is responsible for Jack Morton’s corporate development and also oversees Jack Morton’s operations in Detroit. He is responsible for Jack Morton’s merger and acquisition activity and the development and expansion of Jack Morton’s global affiliate program. Bill previously served as Senior Vice President for The Interpublic Group of Companies’ (IPG) Advanced Marketing Services group. Prior to that he worked as CFO of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, one of the world’s leading public relations firms. Bill joined founder Larry Weber at The Weber Group in 1990, where he implemented comprehensive financial systems through a period of significant growth which culminated in Weber’s 1996 acquisition by McCann-Erickson World Group. Bill is a graduate of Brown University.
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About Jack Morton Worldwide: Jack Morton Worldwide is an American multinational brand experience agency.
Brad Tacy
CFO of SeatGeek
Brad Tacy is the CFO at SeatGeek.
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About SeatGeek: SeatGeek operates a mobile-focused ticket platform and search engine that lets fans buy and sell tickets for events.
Joe Sticco
Co-founder & CFO of Pommtree
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About Pommtree: Instagram inspired travel packages to top destinations and events around the world.
William Rossiter
Director & CFO of Alice’s Table
William Rossiter is director at Alice’s Table. He focuses specifically on financial optimization for continued growth of the compan. Previously he advised numerous high net worth families at ICONIQ Capital, gaining deep knowledge of the startup space and financial optimization in the valley. William earned a BA with honors in Economics and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College.
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About Alice’s Table, Suzanne Lovell: Alice’s Table brings women together to learn new skills, and live a social and creative lifestyle.
Todd Esposito
Chief Financial Officer, US President of Lime&Tonic
Todd has 20+ years of financial services experiences in both large and start up organizations. He has primarily held Chief Financial Officer roles in various retail and financial service organizations around the world.
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About Lime&Tonic: L&T is the mobile go-to dining resource for making occasions remarkable. A marketplace linking mass affluent customers and merchants.
Nick Gulick CFO
CFO of Tribal Existance Productions Worldwide
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About : International Extreme High Power Laser light Show Rental, Laser Logo Billboard Display Signage and Lighting Design Services Worldwide.
Jon Engman
CFO of Dials
Seattle-based Dials COO Jon Engman is a Finance and operations executive with over 20 years experience leading high-tech companies experiencing rapid growth in both revenue and enterprise value. An early pioneer in voice mail, Internet software, e-commerce, broadband, security, and SaaS industries. Multiple successful exits via IPOs or M&A, he has worked with and for companies including OpenText, SumTotal Systems, Saflink and Mercata.
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About Dials: The Better Way To View Your Day.
Mike Goss
CFO of Sotheby’s
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About Condé Nast, Sotheby’s: Sotheby’s conducts auctions and private sales of fine art, antiques, and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles.
Ron Allen
Chief Financial Officer of International Risk Management Institute
Ron Allen, chief financial officer, has been a part of the IRMI family since 2002. Prior to joining IRMI, he worked in financial positions with technology and financial services companies for 11 years. Mr. Allen is currently a member on the executive team and serves on the board of directors for WebCE and ZERORISK. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial integrity and forecasting its financial future. Mr. Allen has a master’s degree of science in accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas A&M. He also holds the titles Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
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About International Risk Management Institute: IRMI provides online resources, conferences, continuing education courses, and certifications that will help you secure success.
Ellen Ingersoll
Chief Financial Officer of Viad Corp.
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About Viad Corp.: Viad is an S&P smallcap 600 company.
Jim Zaloudek
CFO of T2 Systems
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About InterVision Systems, T2 Systems: T2 Systems provides parking management solutions and services for events.
David Vatz
CFO of TopScore
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About TopScore: Online sports solution that solves the registration & event management problem for local sports communities and global sports organizations.
Phil Rehkemper
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Freeman
Phil Rehkemper serves as a Chief Financial Officer at Freeman.
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About Freeman: Freeman is a provider of integrated services for face-to-face marketing events.
Mike Farrow
Chief Financial Officer of Vendini
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About Vendini: Vendini provides dependable and easy-to-use ticketing, marketing and fundraising solutions to organizations of all sizes.
James Ogle
CFO & COO of Sky & Telescope
James Ogle is a CFO & COO at Sky & Telescope.
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About Sky & Telescope: Sky & Telescope is an online source that features latest night-sky events, astronomy news, astrophotography, and observing tips.
James Ogle
CFO & COO of Sky & Telescope
James Ogle is a CFO & COO at Sky & Telescope.
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About Sky & Telescope: Sky & Telescope is an online source that features latest night-sky events, astronomy news, astrophotography, and observing tips.
John Anderson
Chief Financial Officer of EventPro Strategies
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About EventPro Strategies: Experiential Marketing Event Staffing Agency
Greg Archer
CFO of CG Creative Studios
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About CG Creative Studios: CG Creative Studios is a creative communications agency.
Cole Sears
Chief Financial Officer of Vuevent Inc.
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About Vuevent Inc.: Vuevent allows event organizers to craft their own custom event experience with a marketplace full of robust tools and features
Cole Sears
Chief Financial Officer of Vuevent Inc.
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About Vuevent Inc.: Vuevent allows event organizers to craft their own custom event experience with a marketplace full of robust tools and features
Sol Polen
Chief Financial Officer of Gameday Tailgate Experience, LLC
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About Gameday Tailgate Experience, LLC: First ever high-end, large-scale branded traveling tailgate company
Daniel Stoner
Chief Financial Officer of Entertainment Technology Partners
Daniel Stoner is the Chief Financial Officer at Entertainment Technology Partners.
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About Entertainment Technology Partners: Entertainment Technology Partners, LLC is the parent to a collection of exceptional brands in the live event, broadcast.
Jim Ogle
COO, CFO of F+W Media
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About F+W Media: A media and e-commerce company headquartered in New York City.
