Stefan Beurier
Group CFO at Miniclip- Claim this Profile
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Daniel Cotton
Stefan is an exceptional finance business partner who played an instrumental role with me in re-engineering and managing our China JVs at board level and advising insightfully on our acquisitions in China. As a partner, Stefan not only has great financial handle and governance but he also just stays on top of everything, prompting and advising helpfully. That allowed me, as the commercial leader, to get on with the relationships and setting the business direction, always armed with the information - and perspectives - to make me as effective as possible. I would work with Stefan again in an instant.
Guillaume Cussac
Stefan has been invaluable in managing and increasing the reliability and productivity of the Expedia European accounting group. As Stefan joined right after I transitioned from a Finance role in France to a commercial role in Europe, I had numerous occasion to deal with Stefan and his team in France and could feel the highest quality standards, experience and seasoned leadership Stefan introduced in the accounting group, helping business leaders to reshape the business. In my view, Stefan is a rock solid asset for every fast paced entrerprise with international operations.
Daniel Cotton
Stefan is an exceptional finance business partner who played an instrumental role with me in re-engineering and managing our China JVs at board level and advising insightfully on our acquisitions in China. As a partner, Stefan not only has great financial handle and governance but he also just stays on top of everything, prompting and advising helpfully. That allowed me, as the commercial leader, to get on with the relationships and setting the business direction, always armed with the information - and perspectives - to make me as effective as possible. I would work with Stefan again in an instant.
Guillaume Cussac
Stefan has been invaluable in managing and increasing the reliability and productivity of the Expedia European accounting group. As Stefan joined right after I transitioned from a Finance role in France to a commercial role in Europe, I had numerous occasion to deal with Stefan and his team in France and could feel the highest quality standards, experience and seasoned leadership Stefan introduced in the accounting group, helping business leaders to reshape the business. In my view, Stefan is a rock solid asset for every fast paced entrerprise with international operations.
Daniel Cotton
Stefan is an exceptional finance business partner who played an instrumental role with me in re-engineering and managing our China JVs at board level and advising insightfully on our acquisitions in China. As a partner, Stefan not only has great financial handle and governance but he also just stays on top of everything, prompting and advising helpfully. That allowed me, as the commercial leader, to get on with the relationships and setting the business direction, always armed with the information - and perspectives - to make me as effective as possible. I would work with Stefan again in an instant.
Guillaume Cussac
Stefan has been invaluable in managing and increasing the reliability and productivity of the Expedia European accounting group. As Stefan joined right after I transitioned from a Finance role in France to a commercial role in Europe, I had numerous occasion to deal with Stefan and his team in France and could feel the highest quality standards, experience and seasoned leadership Stefan introduced in the accounting group, helping business leaders to reshape the business. In my view, Stefan is a rock solid asset for every fast paced entrerprise with international operations.
Daniel Cotton
Stefan is an exceptional finance business partner who played an instrumental role with me in re-engineering and managing our China JVs at board level and advising insightfully on our acquisitions in China. As a partner, Stefan not only has great financial handle and governance but he also just stays on top of everything, prompting and advising helpfully. That allowed me, as the commercial leader, to get on with the relationships and setting the business direction, always armed with the information - and perspectives - to make me as effective as possible. I would work with Stefan again in an instant.
Guillaume Cussac
Stefan has been invaluable in managing and increasing the reliability and productivity of the Expedia European accounting group. As Stefan joined right after I transitioned from a Finance role in France to a commercial role in Europe, I had numerous occasion to deal with Stefan and his team in France and could feel the highest quality standards, experience and seasoned leadership Stefan introduced in the accounting group, helping business leaders to reshape the business. In my view, Stefan is a rock solid asset for every fast paced entrerprise with international operations.
Credentials
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Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
WSET Level 2 award in Wines & Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education TrustAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Washington State Board of AccountancySep, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Miniclip
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Entertainment Providers
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400 - 500 Employee
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Group CFO
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Feb 2021 - Present
I lead the finance function of the Group and sit on the Board of directors for Miniclip and for its acquired studios: Sybo, Ilyon, Masomo, Green Horse Games, Game Basics, Eight Pixels Square, Puzzling.com, Yakuto, Playsport. I lead the finance function of the Group and sit on the Board of directors for Miniclip and for its acquired studios: Sybo, Ilyon, Masomo, Green Horse Games, Game Basics, Eight Pixels Square, Puzzling.com, Yakuto, Playsport.
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ACS International Schools
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Non Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2021
Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.
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WGSN
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Board member - WGSN China and Coloro Joint Ventures
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Jun 2019 - Feb 2021
Member of the Board of 3 Joint Ventures between Ascential plc and China Textile Information Center (CTIC), a State owned enterprise of China. Member of the Board of 3 Joint Ventures between Ascential plc and China Textile Information Center (CTIC), a State owned enterprise of China.
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Ascential
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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EVP, Group Finance
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
I led the corporate finance functions of the Group (team of 125): External Reporting, Corporate FP&A, Tax, Finance Operations, Finance Transformation, and M&A Finance and Integration. I was responsible for a 2 year finance transformation programme with investment in new practices, technologies and skills that increase the business's capacity to adapt at pace.
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Divisional CFO
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2018
I was the CFO of Ascential Intelligence, the Information Services division of Ascential Plc comprising a portfolio of market-leading brands including WGSN, Groundsure, Planet Retail RNG, Retail Week, WRC, Glenigan and DeHavilland after the successful divestment of 13 Heritage brands (EMAP portfolio and MEED).
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The Economist
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United Kingdom
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Divisional CFO
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2015
I operated as a business partner and strategic advisor to the Global Circulation MD, the Group CMO and the Group CTO, optimising profit growth opportunities as readers migrate to digital consumption. I led the dedicated global finance and operations teams based in New York, London and Hong Kong. I also served as MD to the global 2nd rights business (licensing and syndication of content).
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Finance Director, EMEA
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
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Eli Lilly and Company
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Controller
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Nov 2009 - Aug 2011
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Bandai Namco Europe
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France
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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Finance Advisor (interim)
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Apr 2009 - Oct 2009
I played a key role in the acquisition of Atari Distribution Partners by Namco Bandai Group, subsequently overseeing the integration process of the finance functions. https://www.atari.com/sites/default/files/070209-signing_put_final%20GB.pdf I played a key role in the acquisition of Atari Distribution Partners by Namco Bandai Group, subsequently overseeing the integration process of the finance functions. https://www.atari.com/sites/default/files/070209-signing_put_final%20GB.pdf
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Expedia Group
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, European Controller
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Jun 2007 - Mar 2009
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Electronic Arts (EA)
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, financial control - Southern region
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Apr 2004 - May 2007
Southern region encompasses markets within France, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Portugal, Brazil, South and Latin America
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Finance Manager, France, Benelux and Italy
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Dec 2000 - Apr 2004
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KPMG US
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior auditor
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Jul 1997 - Dec 2000
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Education
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1993 - 1996
SKEMA Business School
Master's Degree, Business -
2002 -
Conseil de l'Ordre des Experts-Comptables
French Chartered Accountant - Diplômé d'Expertise Comptable
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