Across my career as a finance executive, I have never been one to stay solely in the finance “lane.” I am often steeped in operations, collaborating alongside the C-suite team, and leading cross-functionally to ensure that financial plans are aligned with the business strategy, needs, and goals. At Octagon, a global creative sports and entertainment agency, this meant that my responsibilities as CFO were quite broad. HR, IT, facilities, and legal teams were all under my purview, and I often shaped strategy and steered the company as a member of the executive team. Having spent the vast majority of my career in the marketing and advertising space, with the last 15 years immersed in global sports marketing, I also possess a unique level of innovation and energy along with an innate ability to translate complex financial concepts to a broad array of audiences. Aligning finances and operations within international creative enterprises is where I thrive.Value Snapshot: • Leadership Engagement | Respected, collaborative leader who recruits and mentors top talent, and coaches the next generation of leaders. Known for managing with integrity. • Financial Expertise | Broad financial expert with perspective gained from Big Four public accounting firm and leading advertising agencies, marketing companies, and sports entertainment consultancies. • Operational Effectiveness | Critical partner who views the business and its operations holistically, with a history of partnering across the organization to support goals, optimize operations, and streamline various functions. • Global Perspective | History of owning a $150M P&L spanning U.S., Europe and APAC. Track record of directing financial reporting and forecasting globally, leading planning for new international offices, partnering with worldwide business leads, and more.
