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This list showcases the top United States based CFO’ operating in the Sporting 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.
Lee Belitsky
Chief Financial Officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods
Lee Belitsky joined DICK’S in 1997 as Vice President-Controller, and became our Treasurer in 2004. During his tenure, he has held numerous roles of increasing responsibility, including: Senior Vice President and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer; Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning and Analysis and Treasury Services; Senior Vice President – Store Operations and Distribution/Transportation; and most recently, Senior Vice President – Product Development. Prior to joining DICK’S, Lee Belitsky was the Chief Financial Officer of Domain, Inc., a Boston-based home furnishings retailer, he also served as the Vice President- Controller and Treasurer with Morse Shoe, Inc. and Audit Manager at KPMG.
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About Dick’s Sporting Goods: Dick’s Sporting Goods is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment
John Withee
CFO of New Balance
Mr. John Withee has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. since February 2005. Mr. Withee began his career with New Balance as the Manufacturing Controller in 1989. During his tenure he has been instrumental in guiding business during substantial growth periods and he continues to counsel in both the financial and the operational aspects of the business. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maine
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About New Balance: New Balance is an American multinational corporation based in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston.
Sam Simmons
Chief Financial Officer of Solo Stove
Sam Simmons is the CFO at Solo Stove.
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About Solo Stove: Wood burning stoves and backyard fire pits.
Eu-Gene Sung
Chief Financial Officer of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
As Chief Financial Officer at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Eu-Gene Sung oversees the finance department for BSE venues and teams, including Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets and their NBA G League team, the Long Island Nets, the New York Islanders business operations, NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Webster Hall, and LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre. Sung brings more than 15 years of experience in finance to the role, having held a number of positions at Interpublic Group subsidiaries, where she worked her way to Chief Financial Officer at McCann New York. Her role included driving all commercial aspects of client relationships in scope, incremental projects, and staffing, and managing working capital to maximize cash flow. She began her career at J.P. Morgan as an investment banking analyst and research associate. Sung received a Bachelor of Science in economics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, and an MBA from the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD). She resides in Manhattan, with her husband and two children, Tristan and Sydney.
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About Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Sift: Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) develops and operates state-of-the-art venues and manages premier sports franchises.
David W Johnson
CFO of Johnson Outdoors
Mr. David W. Johnson is Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Johnson Outdoors Inc., since November 2005. From July 2005 to November 2005, Mr. Johnson served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. From December 2001 to July 2005, he served as Director of Operations Analysis of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Johnson was employed by Procter & Gamble in a series of finance positions with increasing responsibility.
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About Johnson Outdoors: It Starts With the Pursuit of Fun
Frank Tillinghast
CFO & Co-founder of SquadLocker
Frank is a Certified Public Accountant who has over 20 years’ experience as a finance executive in textiles and apparel. He received his MBA from Babson College where he focused on Entrepreneurship. Frank received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island where he played hockey. When he isn’t in the office, most times you will find him coaching hockey or baseball with his son, James. Frank’s other hobbies include SQL, Excel and golf.
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About SquadLocker: SquadLocker customizes team gear and apparel, on time and to the highest quality standard.
Ryan D. Robinson
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Sears Hometown and Outlet
Ryan Robinson serves as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Robinson is responsible for the supervision and direction of the Company’s information technology, real estate, financial, and accounting operations. He joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2014. He reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to assuming his roles with the Company, Mr. Robinson served as Chief Financial Officer of Urgent Care MSO, LLC, which operates neighborhood medical centers providing wellness and preventative health care, treatment for illnesses and injuries, and employer services, from June 2012 to March 2014. In that capacity, he was responsible for all financial and accounting operations. Before joining Urgent Care MSO, LLC, Mr. Robinson served in various capacities with Best Buy Co., Inc., a consumer electronics retailer, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, US from 2007 to May 2012. Mr. Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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About Sears Hometown and Outlet, UL Ventures: Sears Hometown and Outlet was a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances and hardware.
Scott Shelly
CFO of Matuse
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About Matuse: Matuse is a premium ocean-lifestyle brand based known for making one of the world’s best wetsuits.
Vicky Lee
Co-Founder & CFO of Wheel Shields
Vicky Lee is the Founder & CEO at SkyrockUS.
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About Applied Materials, IBM, SkyrockUS, Wheel Shields: Wheel Shields keep you dry while skating on wet roads, end wheel bite, prevent wheel lock and more.