The CFOLC Emerging Leaders Program
WHAT IS THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM?
Created by the CFO Leadership Council, the Emerging Leaders program recognizes, honors, and mentors budding financial professionals who have potential to become “Rockstar CFOs.” This is a member-driven initiative, as many of the veteran members of the Council have expressed a desire to share the benefits of their wisdom and experience with the next generation of CFOs.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE AN EMERGING LEADER?
Recipients of this award are early-career finance and accounting professionals including: Controllers, VPs of Finance, and newly minted CFOs, as well as other financial professionals who have similar responsibilities.
*Current & former members of the CFO Leadership Council are NOT eligible for nomination.
WHO CAN NOMINATE AN EMERGING LEADER?
Steering Committee members, Sponsors, and employees of the CFO Leadership Council are encouraged to nominate candidates within their professional network.
HOW ARE CANDIDATES CHOSEN?
The Emerging Leadership team reviews each nomination to assess the candidate’s commitment to growth, potential for advancement, ability to put learning into practice, and their commitment to community service.
This program will enable us to fulfill our mission of Empowering CFOs, while also helping you to strengthen relationships with these future leaders. We are confident that this program will develop a wealth of financial leaders who possess the strategic, leadership and technical skills needed to successfully lead their organizations.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EMERGING LEADER AWARD?
Honorees Receive:
Membership in the Emerging Leader Mentorship Community where the honoree with be matched with an experienced CFO mentor-volunteer who will help further develop their financial leadership skills
One- year premium membership to the CFO Leadership Council, including access to all local and national chapter events, webcasts, and access to CFO Connect—a member’s only community
Complimentary admission to the CFO Leadership Council Annual Conference
“Emerging Leader Community Conversations,” a monthly training call with fellow honorees and mentors which focuses on issues that rising CFOs are likely to encounter during their career
Have a Leader in Mind?
Rules for Entry:
New members only (not existing or lapsed CFOLC members)
Only current Steering Committee Members and Sponsors are eligible to nominate candidates
Only finance leaders that qualify for CFOLC membership will qualify for this award
Interested in learning more? Contact Caroline Boyce.
Current Honorees:
 | Alexander Kool | Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, ITG Brands | |
 | Alexis Forest | Head of Finance, Lingo Live | |
 | Alliah Mohamed | Director of Accounting Operations, DonorsChoose | |
 | Anjeza Gijino | VP of Finance, Cyclerion | |
 | Anna Kaminsky | VP Finance & Accounting, Hotel Engine | |
 | Beth Damis | CFO, Penny Arcade, Inc. | |
 | Brian Katz | Vice President, Finance, Acceptance Insurance | |
 | Brian Sylvester | CFO, Bullhorn | |
 | Dan Hopkins | VP, Finance, Soofa, Inc. | |
 | David Freer | CFO, Reach Production Solutions | |
 | Dawn Beck | CFO, Shoreline Community College | |
 | Destiny Hilty | Director of Finance, Eleven 11 Solutions | |
 | Elliott Fisher | Director of Finance & Business Operations, Square Roots | |
 | Evan Macedo | Vice President-Finance & Operations, Sapers & Wallack, Inc. | |
 | Gail Feeder | CFO, SageWater | |
 | Greg Spacek | CFO, Shepherd Electric | |
 | Isaac Ro | CFO, Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. | |
 | James Wyman | Co-founder & CFO, Pillo Health | |
 | Jennifer Velocitas | CFO, Advanced Locking Solutions, Inc. | |
 | John Wright | Senior Manager, Americas Acconting, Bain & Company | |
 | Jonathan Placa | Director of Financial Operations, Billd | |
 | Jun “Tracy” Yuan | Global Corporate Controller and VP of Finance, DKT International Inc | |
 | Kacia Hicks | Controller, Stumptown Coffee Roasters | |
 | Katie Slattery | Global Corporate Controller Zume | |
 | Kelly Brasil Santiago | VP- Corporate FP&A and M&A Valuation, Equifax | |
 | Kelly Mahoney | CFO, Health Advances | |
 | Kyle Nielson | VP of Finance, Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. | |
 | Marcy Akard | Financial Controller, Leanplum | |
 | Martin Mack | Controller, La Colombe | |
 | Megan Yeomans | SVP, Finance & Global Planning, Lee Hecht Harrison | |
 | Melissa Herman | CFO, Wellframe | |
 | Mike LeSanto | Controller, The Predictive Index | |
 | Myisha Hoyle | Controller, Dry-Pro Basement Systems | |
 | Nicole Ayotte | Controller, NewStore, Inc. | |
 | Peter Chrobak | Controller, Smith Turf & Irrigation | |
 | Priya Jain | Chief Accounting Officer, Sitecore | |
 | Rebecca Singhavong | Vice President of Finance, ViON Corporation | |
 | Samuel Rector | Controller, M/C Partners | |
 | Sarah Davis | Finance Leader, Delta Mold | |
 | Wanda Forrest | CFO, Transformational Security |