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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 Furniture 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.
David Sylvester
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Steelcase
Dave Sylvester is senior vice president, chief financial officer for Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Named to this role in April 2011, Dave expanded on his previous role as vice president, chief financial officer (2006-2011) and also took responsibility for global facilities and real estate and Steelcase aviation. In November 2013, Dave also added information technology to his reporting structure. In March 2014, our global business centers were added to his responsibilities. Previously, Dave was vice president, operations finance (March 2005-October 2006), responsible for operations finance in North America and internationally. He also worked closely with the supply chain organization on product and process placement decisions and on implementing supply chain strategy around the world.
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About Steelcase: Steelcase is the global company that manufactures furniture, interior architecture, and technology products and services.
J. Michael Daniel
CFO of Bassett Furniture Industries
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About Bassett Furniture Industries: Bassett Furniture is U.S.A’s leading furniture portal with stores in more than 50 cities. They also develop mobile applications to help
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.
Gilbert L. Danielson
CFO of Aaron’s
Gilbert L. Danielson is the CFO at Aaron’s
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About Aaron’s: Aaron’s, Inc. (Aaron’s) is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, computers, residential furniture, household appliances.
Bryan Poist
Chief Financial Officer of Affordable Interior Systems
Bryan joined AIS in the Spring of 2001. Prior to joining AIS, Bryan was CFO for a furniture manufacturer, managing all aspects of the financial dealings for the $35M company from 1995-2001. He also was responsible for initiatives to streamline production processes and implemented cost controls throughout the organization. Previously Bryan had 15 years of experience at the CFO level in real estate and travel management.
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About Affordable Interior Systems: Affordable Interior Systems Office furniture can be fun and we’re here to prove it.
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.
Caroline Portis
Co-Founder/CFO/COO of QuickZip Sheet
Caroline is a self-proclaimed “recovering CPA” who has experience all spectrums of finance and operations as a CFO, COO, auditor and controller. She started with QuickZip as a consultant developing the company’s growth plan, and she quickly became obsessed with the fitted sheet and the potential of QuickZip. She took a leap and joined the company fulltime in 2014; finding a new passion for small business ownership and the inspiring challenges that come up each day. Prior to QuickZip, Caroline was CFO of The Boppy Company, Controller at General Electric and Director of Operations at Level 3 Communications. Caroline is our trailblazer of tenacity, diva of details, and heroine of hard work.
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About QuickZip Sheet: QuickZip Sheet offers quilts, sheets, bumpers, and mattress pads.
Curt Welch
Chief Financial Officer of Four Hands
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About Four Hands: Four Hands is a lifestyle home furnishing company that delivers design products and services.
