Kathy Kaplan
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Heather Barnhart
I have worked with Kathy for over 5 years and am constantly impressed with her strategic financial acumen. Kathy is a strong partner to the revenue generating art departments at Christie’s. In her role, she informs the strategy of the company by hi-lighting and interpreting financial information, enabling the business to change course and/or make decisions that will favorably impact the profit of the company. She is a strong and thoughtful leader and what I have always appreciated, as a partner, is that she is always willing to roll up her sleeves and help with any project at a moment’s notice. Kathy has been able to navigate the complex structure of regional vs global and set up a strong department underneath her that is flexible and can support the business across all matrices. I most enjoy Kathy’s warm and caring style and her quick sense of humor. I admire her dedication to social issues and her leadership in our CSR efforts at Christie’s - her leadership in this area has helped grow our CSR group and encouraged young people to do the same.
Chris Forrest
I had the honour and privilege to work with Kathy at Christie's for eight years, and the last five years as my line-manager. Kathy is a finance professional in the truest sense, with an extremely high technical ability in many areas of finance, complemented with a great business brain and commercial acumen - as demonstrated with her deep understanding of the Christie's business, from both commercial and operational standpoints. One of the Christie's core values is "passionate expertise" and Kathy has an absolute abundance of this - she really cares about what she does, and this clearly gives her another dimension when operating in her role. The quality of her output and presentation, both written and verbal, is second to none. Kathy earned the mantle of being a trusted and hugely respected partner to the CEO and the exec management with her own brand of polished, informative and concise updates that informed both important strategic and operational decisions alike. Kathy is an excellent and incredibly compassionate finance leader, who really cares about her team both in terms of their professional development and personal well-being. Kathy is adept at advocating and empowering her team - providing the opportunity to expand their professional exposure, and space to grow and develop. I owe so much of my own career development to the time and thought that Kathy put into it. Kathy's skills, traits and expertise are of incredible value to any firm seeking true C-suite level finance partnership - and i would thoroughly recommend Kathy.
Heather Barnhart
I have worked with Kathy for over 5 years and am constantly impressed with her strategic financial acumen. Kathy is a strong partner to the revenue generating art departments at Christie’s. In her role, she informs the strategy of the company by hi-lighting and interpreting financial information, enabling the business to change course and/or make decisions that will favorably impact the profit of the company. She is a strong and thoughtful leader and what I have always appreciated, as a partner, is that she is always willing to roll up her sleeves and help with any project at a moment’s notice. Kathy has been able to navigate the complex structure of regional vs global and set up a strong department underneath her that is flexible and can support the business across all matrices. I most enjoy Kathy’s warm and caring style and her quick sense of humor. I admire her dedication to social issues and her leadership in our CSR efforts at Christie’s - her leadership in this area has helped grow our CSR group and encouraged young people to do the same.
Chris Forrest
I had the honour and privilege to work with Kathy at Christie's for eight years, and the last five years as my line-manager. Kathy is a finance professional in the truest sense, with an extremely high technical ability in many areas of finance, complemented with a great business brain and commercial acumen - as demonstrated with her deep understanding of the Christie's business, from both commercial and operational standpoints. One of the Christie's core values is "passionate expertise" and Kathy has an absolute abundance of this - she really cares about what she does, and this clearly gives her another dimension when operating in her role. The quality of her output and presentation, both written and verbal, is second to none. Kathy earned the mantle of being a trusted and hugely respected partner to the CEO and the exec management with her own brand of polished, informative and concise updates that informed both important strategic and operational decisions alike. Kathy is an excellent and incredibly compassionate finance leader, who really cares about her team both in terms of their professional development and personal well-being. Kathy is adept at advocating and empowering her team - providing the opportunity to expand their professional exposure, and space to grow and develop. I owe so much of my own career development to the time and thought that Kathy put into it. Kathy's skills, traits and expertise are of incredible value to any firm seeking true C-suite level finance partnership - and i would thoroughly recommend Kathy.
Heather Barnhart
I have worked with Kathy for over 5 years and am constantly impressed with her strategic financial acumen. Kathy is a strong partner to the revenue generating art departments at Christie’s. In her role, she informs the strategy of the company by hi-lighting and interpreting financial information, enabling the business to change course and/or make decisions that will favorably impact the profit of the company. She is a strong and thoughtful leader and what I have always appreciated, as a partner, is that she is always willing to roll up her sleeves and help with any project at a moment’s notice. Kathy has been able to navigate the complex structure of regional vs global and set up a strong department underneath her that is flexible and can support the business across all matrices. I most enjoy Kathy’s warm and caring style and her quick sense of humor. I admire her dedication to social issues and her leadership in our CSR efforts at Christie’s - her leadership in this area has helped grow our CSR group and encouraged young people to do the same.
Chris Forrest
I had the honour and privilege to work with Kathy at Christie's for eight years, and the last five years as my line-manager. Kathy is a finance professional in the truest sense, with an extremely high technical ability in many areas of finance, complemented with a great business brain and commercial acumen - as demonstrated with her deep understanding of the Christie's business, from both commercial and operational standpoints. One of the Christie's core values is "passionate expertise" and Kathy has an absolute abundance of this - she really cares about what she does, and this clearly gives her another dimension when operating in her role. The quality of her output and presentation, both written and verbal, is second to none. Kathy earned the mantle of being a trusted and hugely respected partner to the CEO and the exec management with her own brand of polished, informative and concise updates that informed both important strategic and operational decisions alike. Kathy is an excellent and incredibly compassionate finance leader, who really cares about her team both in terms of their professional development and personal well-being. Kathy is adept at advocating and empowering her team - providing the opportunity to expand their professional exposure, and space to grow and develop. I owe so much of my own career development to the time and thought that Kathy put into it. Kathy's skills, traits and expertise are of incredible value to any firm seeking true C-suite level finance partnership - and i would thoroughly recommend Kathy.
Heather Barnhart
I have worked with Kathy for over 5 years and am constantly impressed with her strategic financial acumen. Kathy is a strong partner to the revenue generating art departments at Christie’s. In her role, she informs the strategy of the company by hi-lighting and interpreting financial information, enabling the business to change course and/or make decisions that will favorably impact the profit of the company. She is a strong and thoughtful leader and what I have always appreciated, as a partner, is that she is always willing to roll up her sleeves and help with any project at a moment’s notice. Kathy has been able to navigate the complex structure of regional vs global and set up a strong department underneath her that is flexible and can support the business across all matrices. I most enjoy Kathy’s warm and caring style and her quick sense of humor. I admire her dedication to social issues and her leadership in our CSR efforts at Christie’s - her leadership in this area has helped grow our CSR group and encouraged young people to do the same.
Chris Forrest
I had the honour and privilege to work with Kathy at Christie's for eight years, and the last five years as my line-manager. Kathy is a finance professional in the truest sense, with an extremely high technical ability in many areas of finance, complemented with a great business brain and commercial acumen - as demonstrated with her deep understanding of the Christie's business, from both commercial and operational standpoints. One of the Christie's core values is "passionate expertise" and Kathy has an absolute abundance of this - she really cares about what she does, and this clearly gives her another dimension when operating in her role. The quality of her output and presentation, both written and verbal, is second to none. Kathy earned the mantle of being a trusted and hugely respected partner to the CEO and the exec management with her own brand of polished, informative and concise updates that informed both important strategic and operational decisions alike. Kathy is an excellent and incredibly compassionate finance leader, who really cares about her team both in terms of their professional development and personal well-being. Kathy is adept at advocating and empowering her team - providing the opportunity to expand their professional exposure, and space to grow and develop. I owe so much of my own career development to the time and thought that Kathy put into it. Kathy's skills, traits and expertise are of incredible value to any firm seeking true C-suite level finance partnership - and i would thoroughly recommend Kathy.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
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Experience
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David Zwirner
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2023 - Present
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BDG
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2023
BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 100 million readers and 122 million social followers turn to our brands - Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, The Zoe Report, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, The Dad, W Media, Gawker, Input, Inverse, and Mic – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New… Show more BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 100 million readers and 122 million social followers turn to our brands - Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, The Zoe Report, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, The Dad, W Media, Gawker, Input, Inverse, and Mic – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York City. Show less BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 100 million readers and 122 million social followers turn to our brands - Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, The Zoe Report, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, The Dad, W Media, Gawker, Input, Inverse, and Mic – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New… Show more BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 100 million readers and 122 million social followers turn to our brands - Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, The Zoe Report, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, The Dad, W Media, Gawker, Input, Inverse, and Mic – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York City. Show less
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Christie's
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP, Global Managing Director, Commercial Finance
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Apr 2017 - Nov 2020
Senior leader of the Finance function with global oversight of three Finance verticals: Group FP&A, Business Finance, Commercial Office (Deal Finance) Executive-level Group Financial Reporting (internal and external/Board of Directors) Preparation and presentation of business and financial updates at regular senior management forums, senior leadership off-sites, and regional and global All Staff meetings Senior sponsor for CSR group in the Americas, leading the CSR Steering… Show more Senior leader of the Finance function with global oversight of three Finance verticals: Group FP&A, Business Finance, Commercial Office (Deal Finance) Executive-level Group Financial Reporting (internal and external/Board of Directors) Preparation and presentation of business and financial updates at regular senior management forums, senior leadership off-sites, and regional and global All Staff meetings Senior sponsor for CSR group in the Americas, leading the CSR Steering Committee that supports employee-driven Volunteer Initiatives, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Employee Health & Wellness, and other charitable initiatives
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SVP, Global Finance Director
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Head of U.S. Finance function and global lead for Finance Business Partners teams based in NY, London and Hong Kong Partnered closely with the Global Managing Directors of each Business Group to build and manage financial forecasts/budgets, orchestrate re-structuring plans and drive effective and profitable decision-making Created and managed a complete overhaul of the company’s reporting and analysis for the Private Sales channel, including sales/revenue pipeline management… Show more Head of U.S. Finance function and global lead for Finance Business Partners teams based in NY, London and Hong Kong Partnered closely with the Global Managing Directors of each Business Group to build and manage financial forecasts/budgets, orchestrate re-structuring plans and drive effective and profitable decision-making Created and managed a complete overhaul of the company’s reporting and analysis for the Private Sales channel, including sales/revenue pipeline management, performance tracking, and business-getter KPI reporting and analysis Oversaw the consolidation of the managements accounts for the Specialist Art Departments (over $6B in Sales)
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SVP, Finance Director/Regional CFO, Americas
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Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Oversaw all financial aspects of the U.S. Finance function, partnered with the President and other members of the Americas Executive team and implemented a new and more robust Business Finance function
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IMG
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Senior Finance Director, Strategic Initiatives
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Dec 2009 - Oct 2012
Finance lead for the company’s Strategic Initiatives and joint ventures/partnerships with CCTV in China, Reliance Industries in India and EBX in Brazil (IMX/IMM) Oversaw all financial planning, analyses and reporting of IMG’s equity interests in each joint venture, including the various vertical businesses in each—Media, Golf, Tennis, Talent Management, Fashion, Consulting, the Indian Premier League, and Academies Financial oversight of all M&A and strategic partnership… Show more Finance lead for the company’s Strategic Initiatives and joint ventures/partnerships with CCTV in China, Reliance Industries in India and EBX in Brazil (IMX/IMM) Oversaw all financial planning, analyses and reporting of IMG’s equity interests in each joint venture, including the various vertical businesses in each—Media, Golf, Tennis, Talent Management, Fashion, Consulting, the Indian Premier League, and Academies Financial oversight of all M&A and strategic partnership opportunities
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VP, Senior Finance Director/Business Unit CFO, Fashion
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Jun 1999 - Oct 2012
Part of a management team of four senior executives that reported into Forstmann, Little & Company (private equity) and was responsible for the financial and operational oversight of IMG’s Fashion business/properties, including IMG Models, Art & Commerce, Fashion Events, and Publications—in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and India Instrumental in the successful acquisition and integration of four properties for the fashion business, valued in excess of $40m; prepared strategic… Show more Part of a management team of four senior executives that reported into Forstmann, Little & Company (private equity) and was responsible for the financial and operational oversight of IMG’s Fashion business/properties, including IMG Models, Art & Commerce, Fashion Events, and Publications—in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and India Instrumental in the successful acquisition and integration of four properties for the fashion business, valued in excess of $40m; prepared strategic analyses, performed financial due diligence procedures and valuation/acquisition analyses
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CBS News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Manager
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1997 - 1999
Responsible for all business and financial matters of the network news operations for the Northeast and Southeast bureaus Prepared weekly financial and management discussion and analysis reports; tracked all regional expenses and monitored budgets; processed and managed payroll for technicians; ensured compliance with union and IRS regulations; acted as liaison between the news operations and accounting, finance and financial operations; and provided support with news gathering… Show more Responsible for all business and financial matters of the network news operations for the Northeast and Southeast bureaus Prepared weekly financial and management discussion and analysis reports; tracked all regional expenses and monitored budgets; processed and managed payroll for technicians; ensured compliance with union and IRS regulations; acted as liaison between the news operations and accounting, finance and financial operations; and provided support with news gathering, personnel issues and company policies and procedures Show less Responsible for all business and financial matters of the network news operations for the Northeast and Southeast bureaus Prepared weekly financial and management discussion and analysis reports; tracked all regional expenses and monitored budgets; processed and managed payroll for technicians; ensured compliance with union and IRS regulations; acted as liaison between the news operations and accounting, finance and financial operations; and provided support with news gathering… Show more Responsible for all business and financial matters of the network news operations for the Northeast and Southeast bureaus Prepared weekly financial and management discussion and analysis reports; tracked all regional expenses and monitored budgets; processed and managed payroll for technicians; ensured compliance with union and IRS regulations; acted as liaison between the news operations and accounting, finance and financial operations; and provided support with news gathering, personnel issues and company policies and procedures Show less
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CBS
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Auditor
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1997 - 1997
Analyzed financial information of CBS entities, identified business issues and provided recommendations for improvements in operational efficiency and financial statement preparation Analyzed financial information of CBS entities, identified business issues and provided recommendations for improvements in operational efficiency and financial statement preparation
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Auditor
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1994 - 1996
Senior Auditor/Accountant for clients in the EMC (Entertainment, Media & Communications) Group Senior Auditor/Accountant for clients in the EMC (Entertainment, Media & Communications) Group
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Education
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1990 - 1994
Franklin & Marshall College
B.A., Accounting (major); Drama (minor)
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