Experience

Ideanomics

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

  New York Ideanomics is an American public company listed on the NASDAQ under symbol IDEX. Ideanomics is a global leader in assisting commercial fleet operators of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles transition with confidence to clean tech battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell powered (FCEV) vehicles. Ideanomics is a vertically integrated supplier of BEV & FCEV vehicles, charging & battery storage systems and energy management capabilities using Vehicle as a Service (VaaS)… Show more Ideanomics is an American public company listed on the NASDAQ under symbol IDEX. Ideanomics is a global leader in assisting commercial fleet operators of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles transition with confidence to clean tech battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell powered (FCEV) vehicles. Ideanomics is a vertically integrated supplier of BEV & FCEV vehicles, charging & battery storage systems and energy management capabilities using Vehicle as a Service (VaaS) and Charging as a Service (CaaS) to provide our customers with the certainty of a fixed monthly subscription Reporting to CEO. Responsible for all financial management and reporting, treasury, tax, budgeting, financial planning and analysis. • Led due diligence and integration of 5 acquisitions • Led preparation and review of forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, S-1, and S-4 • Implemented cash forecasting and management reporting processes • Implemented NetSuite ERP system • Developed earnings release, call scripts and slide decks with CEO and investor relations • Developed Vehicle as a Service (VaaS) & Charging as a Service (CaaS) products • Build & managed financial process & reporting for substantial China based operations Show less



OS33

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  New York City Private Equity backed OS33 is the leading FinTech SaaS platform for compliance and productivity enablement for the wealth management industry. Reporting to CEO. Responsible for all financial management and reporting, treasury, tax, budgeting, financial planning and analysis. Member Executive Committee • Led Due Diligence for a successful “A” round equity raise • Updated financial processes



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• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • May 2016 - Jul 2018

  Greater New York City Area VC backed Intent Media is the Data Science company for the world’s leading online travel companies. Using machine learning to predict what each user wants, Intent Media delivers better advertising experiences for users, and max revenue and loyalty for travel brands. Reporting to CEO. Responsible for all financial management and reporting, treasury, tax, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, corporate development and M&A. Member Executive Committee • Negotiated and closed… Show more VC backed Intent Media is the Data Science company for the world’s leading online travel companies. Using machine learning to predict what each user wants, Intent Media delivers better advertising experiences for users, and max revenue and loyalty for travel brands. Reporting to CEO. Responsible for all financial management and reporting, treasury, tax, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, corporate development and M&A. Member Executive Committee • Negotiated and closed two committed loan facilities for total amount of $25M • Performed acquisition due diligence and integration of a software development company • Built financial model for projecting Income Statement, Cash Flow & Balance Sheet • Initiated and developed monthly reporting package • Developed and deployed KPIs • Implemented NetSuite accounting system Show less



Convergex

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Greater New York City Area A Private Equity backed global brokerage and FinTech trading services provider. Convergex provides both electronic - ATS & Algorithmic trading - and voice execution services in the equity & options markets and trading related services through prime brokerage, soft dollar commission management and clearing services. Financial & Operations Principal (FinOp / Series 27) for all Broker Dealer entities. Now part of Cowen Group (NASDAQ - COWN) Reporting to CEO. Responsible for all financial… Show more A Private Equity backed global brokerage and FinTech trading services provider. Convergex provides both electronic - ATS & Algorithmic trading - and voice execution services in the equity & options markets and trading related services through prime brokerage, soft dollar commission management and clearing services. Financial & Operations Principal (FinOp / Series 27) for all Broker Dealer entities. Now part of Cowen Group (NASDAQ - COWN) Reporting to CEO. Responsible for all financial management and reporting, treasury, tax, internal audit, regulatory reporting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, corporate development and M&A. Member Executive Committee and Credit & Risk committees. • Negotiated and closed $30M committed unsecured lending facility • Led finance team in sale process due diligence • Initiated and led strategic business review • Led reorganization of corporate structure • Initiated and implemented financial systems upgrade • Restructured financial reporting process Show less



GFI Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• CFO - Americas

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2014

  Greater New York City Area A $1 Billion global wholesale brokerage firm head quartered in New York employing more than 2,000 staff globally. GFI provides electronic (FinTech) and voice broking services in fixed income, foreign exchange, commodity and equity products. GFI operates a CFTC regulated Swap Execution Facility (SEF). GFI was publicly traded on the NYSE (GFIG) until it was purchased by BGC partners (BGCP) in March 2015. Reporting to the Global CFO and Global COO. Supervise staff of 45 in five… Show more A $1 Billion global wholesale brokerage firm head quartered in New York employing more than 2,000 staff globally. GFI provides electronic (FinTech) and voice broking services in fixed income, foreign exchange, commodity and equity products. GFI operates a CFTC regulated Swap Execution Facility (SEF). GFI was publicly traded on the NYSE (GFIG) until it was purchased by BGC partners (BGCP) in March 2015. Reporting to the Global CFO and Global COO. Supervise staff of 45 in five locations. Financial & Operations Principal (FINOP / Series 27) for all of GFI's businesses in the Americas. Supervise all aspects of the financial management of GFI's business in the Americas. Including all management, financial and regulatory reporting. Budgeting, planning & analysis (FP&A). Treasury management and Cash Flow forecasting. Liquidity & Regulatory Capital management. Tax compliance. M&A and investment analysis & due diligence. Accounts Receivable and Payable functions. Manage Global ERP Systems dept. Voting member Global Credit Committee, Global Business Risk Committee and SEC Disclosure Committee. • Initiated and directed business process reviews which reduced capital committed by $20M and operating expense by $5M (2% margin improvement) • Designed and implemented new KPI’s which were adopted across the GFI group • Work with senior management on strategy & implementation of electronic trading • Led financial due diligence on six acquisitions and opened five Latin American offices • Voting member of global Business Risk, Credit and SEC Reporting Committees • Responsible for implementing financial requirements of Dodd-Frank legislation • Manage global systems technology team responsible for all GFI’s financial systems • Interact with Equity & Credit analysts for questions re GFI Americas business Show less



Telerate

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Treasurer

  • Aug 2000 - Feb 2005

  Greater New York City Area A VC and Private Equity backed FinTech start-up focused on delivering financial market data over the internet using a subscription / SaaS business model. The company is now part of the Thomson Reuters group. Direct all aspects of treasury functions; manage global customer support function • Led due diligence on purchase of $275 million company out of bankruptcy • Implemented cash flow forecasting and working capital management program • Set up and managed global customer… Show more A VC and Private Equity backed FinTech start-up focused on delivering financial market data over the internet using a subscription / SaaS business model. The company is now part of the Thomson Reuters group. Direct all aspects of treasury functions; manage global customer support function • Led due diligence on purchase of $275 million company out of bankruptcy • Implemented cash flow forecasting and working capital management program • Set up and managed global customer support function Show less



Moneyline Networks

• VP Finance

  • Aug 2000 - Feb 2005

  New York A VC backed start-up providing Internet delivery of data and content to the financial services industry using a subscription / SaaS revenue model. Subsequently became Moneyline Telerate upon the acquisition of Telerate business. Report to Chief Operating Officer and manage staff of six. Directed all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, planning and reporting and financial model building (FP&A). Set up all financial systems, successfully completed first audit… Show more A VC backed start-up providing Internet delivery of data and content to the financial services industry using a subscription / SaaS revenue model. Subsequently became Moneyline Telerate upon the acquisition of Telerate business. Report to Chief Operating Officer and manage staff of six. Directed all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, planning and reporting and financial model building (FP&A). Set up all financial systems, successfully completed first audit, implemented ERP system • Directed the development of management and financial reporting • Designed and implemented product profitability reporting resulting in the identification of unprofitable contracts and renegotiation with a 15% increase in company’s valuation • Established strong and effective accounting controls which resulted in the company’s first audit getting a clean opinion • Prepared financial analysis and projections for potential investors and participated in due diligence reviews Show less



Exco USA (now part of TP ICAP plc : LON symbol TCAP)

• CFO & CAO - Americas

  • 1997 - 1999

  Greater New York City Area Securities broking unit of British public company with revenues of $125 million Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer Responsible for all aspects of financial management including regulatory reporting (Focus); treasury and budgeting. Financial & Operations Principal for firm (FinOp). Also supervised compliance, human resources, securities clearing, systems development, telecommunications, and administration departments. Manage staff of 100. • Consolidated two… Show more Securities broking unit of British public company with revenues of $125 million Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer Responsible for all aspects of financial management including regulatory reporting (Focus); treasury and budgeting. Financial & Operations Principal for firm (FinOp). Also supervised compliance, human resources, securities clearing, systems development, telecommunications, and administration departments. Manage staff of 100. • Consolidated two firms into one location allowing trading synergies to be realized • Saved $6.0 million per year of overhead costs through redesigned business processes • Reduced regulatory capital by $3 million (25%) thereby improving return on capital Show less



NatWest Markets (now part of RBS Capital Markets)

• SVP Finance - Global Financial Markets

  • Mar 1996 - Mar 1997

  Greater New York City Area



Bankers Trust (Deutsche Bank)

• Vice President - Interest Rate Derivatives middle office

  • Aug 1992 - Mar 1996

  New York

• Vice President - Business Manager Global Eurobonds

  • Jun 1990 - Jul 1992

  London, United Kingdom



Exco International plc (now part of TP ICAP plc : LON symbol TCAP)

• Financial Controller

  • 1985 - 1990

  London, United Kingdom $1BN British public company specializing in brokerage services across all the major financial markets.



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • 1982 - 1985

  Ireland