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CFO Studio Announces WithumSmith+Brown as the CFO Innovation Awards Audit Partner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2014
Contact: Lorenz Capalad
(732) 868-0000 x118

SOMERSET, NJ – CFO Studio is excited to announce WithumSmith+Brown as the exclusive 2015 CFO Innovation Awards Audit Partner.

“WithumSmith+Brown brings a wealth of experience and integrity to our awards selection process,” said Andrew Zezas, publisher of CFO Studio magazine and CEO of Real Estate Strategies Corporation. “We could not have asked for a better partner for our inaugural awards program.”

The CFO Innovation Awards will recognize the area’s top finance professionals in the categories of Innovation, Leadership, Success and Industry Transformation. Awards also will be given in the categories of “CFO as COO” and “CFO to CEO Evolution.” Award nominations are open to executives and members of the finance community. WithumSmith+Brown will vet nomination forms independently of CFO Studio and the panel of CFO Innovation Awards judges.

Winners will be announced at The CFO Innovation Awards, which will take place on May 12, 2015 at MetLife Stadium. Event details and registration information can be found here. This exciting event will take place at the conclusion of the CFO Innovation Conference.

Nominations Are Now Open

Nominations for the 2015 CFO Innovation Award are now open to CFOs at companies in NJ, NY, PA, and CT. If you know a CFO who has successfully applied creative and innovative solutions to address significant organizational challenges, let us know. Nomination forms are now available on CFOstudio.com.

What to Expect at CFO Innovation Conference

The CFO Innovation Conference will celebrate the innovation and leadership ingrained in the role of CFO, and will address the CFO’s on-going evolution in public, private, private equity, and not-for-profit enterprise. Prominent executives and well- known subject matter experts across multiple industries will offer insights, experiences, and new ideas, in a combination of general sessions, panel discussions, presentations, and intimate conversations.

What Not to Expect at the CFO Innovation Conference

It will not be the place where CFOs will go to hear about SEC reporting, GAAP to IFRS conversion, lease accounting rules, and other technical information.

The Day’s Details

The CFO Innovation Conference will kick off with breakfast at 7:30 am and will culminate with the CFO Innovation Awards Ceremony and Dinner at 6:30 pm followed by a concert by New Jersey’s own South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Between bagels and a rock-n-roll show, finance executives will gain unique insights, engage in great conversations, network and have fun.

CFOs and other senior finance executives will attend the CFO Innovation Conference at no cost to themselves or their companies, at the courtesy of CFO Innovation Conference sponsors and the Conference hosts, CFO Studio and Real Estate Strategies Corporation.

About WithumSmith+Brown

WithumSmith+Brown (WS+B) brings clients the benefits of a larger organization without sacrificing the attention and personal service that one expects from a local business. WS+B’s regional offices ensure easy access to their dedicated, experienced team and the advice you need to achieve greater growth and financial success. Their clients represent a broad spectrum of industries and range in size from small, entrepreneurial startups to billion-dollar, publicly-held companies.

The Firm’s stability and overall growth encourages first-rate talent to join WS+B and grow with them. The Firm has approximately 500 professionals, with almost 250 CPAs. Their clients benefit from the expertise and continuity of their engagement team and the rapport which develops in time from this crucial business relationship. The engagement team provides timely service and accessibility—simply put, WS+B is there when you need them.

About CFO Studio
CFO Studio and CFO Studio magazine deploy the best of new and traditional media to promote finance executives as business and strategy thought-leaders. Andrew Zezas is the host of CFO Studio and the Publisher of CFO Studio magazine.

Visit www.CFOstudio.com to watch interviews with New Jersey area CFOs, with new releases every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM EST!

To read stories that have appeared in CFO Studio magazine, or for subscriptions and advertising opportunities, visit www.CFOstudio.com.

Funding for CFO Studio and CFO Studio magazine is provided by Real Estate Strategies Corporation and select advertisers.

Real Estate Strategies Corporation provides corporate real estate advisory and transaction services to CFOs, General Counsels, Management, and corporate Boards in New Jersey and around North America.

www.CFOstudio.com
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Claude Draillard of Dassault Falcon Jet Leads CFO Studio Executive Dinner Discussion on Global Supply Chain and CFO Innovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2014

Contact: Lorenz Capalad
(732) 868-0000 x118

SOMERSET, NJ – On October 15^th, 2014, Claude Draillard, Vice President of Finance of Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, led a discussion among an intimate group of finance executives on the topic of “Global Sales and Supply Chain Optimization…The CFO as Chief Inspiration Officer.”

Bank of America Merrill Lynch was the event’s promotional partner and the evening’s host was Real Estate Strategies Corporation.

While guests gathered for dinner and drinks at The Capital Grille in Paramus, NJ, Mr. Draillard spoke with his peers about finance issues associated with the Brazilian market, emerging wealth market around the world, the Sharing Economy and why having a French parent company can be an advantage.

An article detailing this discussion will appear on CFOstudio.com and in an upcoming issue of CFO Studio magazine.

Since the beginning of 2014, CFO Studio has hosted several Executive Dinners moderated by such distinguished guests as Hugh C. Welsh, Esq., President and General Counsel of DSM North America, Caroline Dorsa, Executive Vice President and CFO of PSEG, and Irv Rothman, president and CEO of HP Financial Services.

To request an invitation to a future General Counsel Studio Executive Dinner, please contact Lorenz.Capalad@CFOstudio.com or phone: 732-868-0000 x118.

The next CFO Studio Executive Dinner will be held on November 11^th, 2014. Stephen O’Connell, CFO of Lenox, will lead a discussion on “Managing and Motivating Large, Diverse, or Globally-Based Employee Groups and Staying Focused on Culture, Productivity, and Profits.” To request an invitation, please contact Lorenz.Capalad@CFOstudio.com or phone: 732-868-0000 x118.

About CFO Studio
CFO Studio and CFO Studio Magazine deploy the best of new and traditional media to promote finance executives as business and strategy thought-leaders. Andrew Zezas is the host of CFO Studio and the Publisher of CFO Studio Magazine.

Visit www.CFOstudio.com to watch interviews with New Jersey area CFOs, with new releases every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM EST!

To read stories that have appeared in CFO Studio Magazine, or for subscriptions and advertising opportunities, visit www.CFOstudio.com.

Funding for CFO Studio and CFO Studio magazine is provided by Real Estate Strategies Corporation and select advertisers.

Real Estate Strategies Corporation provides corporate real estate advisory and transaction services to CFOs, General Counsels, Management, and corporate Boards in New Jersey and around North America.

www.CFOstudio.com
www.RealStrat.com
www.TheCFOsGuide.com

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General Counsels Gather to Discuss their Evolving Roles at Latest General Counsel Studio Executive Dinner Series Meeting

SOMERSET, NJ – On October 7^th, 2014, Richard Wingate, Esq., Vice President and General Counsel of LG Electronics, USA Inc., posed the question, “Are General Counsels Becoming COOs?” at last night’s General Counsel Studio Executive Dinner. The event, held at The Capital Grille in Paramus, NJ, brought together the area’s top legal executives to share insights about the evolving role of in-house counsel in today’s corporations. Real Estate Strategies Corporation hosted the evening.

Dinner guests had a meaningful discussion about how their legal and business roles sometimes intersect, the importance of taking a leadership role within their companies, and the importance of preserving their status of chief lawyer. While the group diverged on how involved with business decisions a General Counsel should become, the consensus was that they have largely become the Chief “Organization” Officers while actively shedding the title of Chief Business Inhibitors.

An article detailing this discussion will appear on GeneralCounselStudio.com.

Since the beginning of 2014, General Counsel Studio has hosted several Executive Dinner Series meetings moderated by such distinguished guests as Hugh C. Welsh, Esq., president and general counsel of DSM North America and Christopher Santomassimo, Esq., General Counsel of Agfa Corporation.

To request an invitation to a future General Counsel Studio Executive Dinner, please contact Lorenz.Capalad@CFOstudio.com or phone: 732-868-0000 x118.

About General Counsel Studio
General Counsel Studio draws on the best of new and traditional media to promote New Jersey and New York area General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers as business and strategy thought-leaders. We launched General Counsel Studio in 2012 as a relationship-building venue and have fostered greater success for our guests and ourselves. General Counsel Studio offers various alternatives in which qualified executives can participate in and influence the General Counsel conversation. Visit www.GeneralCounselStudio.com to watch interviews with New Jersey area’s top general counsels.

Funding for General Counsel Studio is provided by Real Estate Strategies Corporation and select promotional partners.

Real Estate Strategies Corporation provides corporate real estate advisory and transaction services to CFOs, General Counsels, Management, and corporate Boards in New Jersey and around North America.