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2016 CFO Innovation Conference: “Global Companies: Unique Challenges and Opportunities”

Claude Draillard, CFO of Dassault Falcon Jet, Bill Flynn, CFO of Sharp Electronics, and Michael Mardy, CFO of TUMI will lead panel “Global Companies: Unique Challenges and Opportunities” moderated by PWC at 3:15 P.M., May 5th, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. CFOs and senior finance executives may attend at no cost, and non-CFOs may purchase tickets, by registering at www.CFOstudio.com.

Claude Draillard, CFO, Dassault Falcon Jet

Claude Draillard is an accomplished, global executive with over twenty years of finance experience in the Aviation, Manufacturing, and Financial Services industries. He has an impressive track record in increasing profit-margins and cash flow, as well as performance improvement, operational streamlining, and negotiating financing/leasing.

Claude currently serves as VP, Finance (i.e. CFO) at Dassault Falcon Jet, part of the worldwide Dassault Group of Companies, managing $2 billion US in annual revenues. As CFO, Claude oversees and manages all aspects of financial operations, including cost-control, risk management, price-determination, financing for expansion and relocation projects, financial reporting. He is also in charge of IT. He runs an international team of over 150 employees. Claude also led the development and promotion of a cost reduction plan that reduced company labor expenses by 30%.

Claude has been with the Dassault Group since 1994, and has served in all types of finance positions. He has an M Phil in Marketing and Strategy from Université Paris IX DAUPHINE and is a graduate from ESSEC, an MBA accredited Business School in France. Claude is fluent in French, and conversational in German. Claude was featured in the 3rd quarter 2014 issue of CFO Studio, in an article titled “Flying High”. He lives in New York City with his wife, Karyn.

Bill Flynn, CFO, Sharp Electronics

Bill Flynn joined Sharp in 2005 and has over 25 years of Accounting and Financial experience. He is currently Sr. VP/CFO for Sharp America’s operations and leads the finance, CIO, and facility organizations for Sharp in this region. Bill is actively involved with Sharp’s three primary businesses in the America’s Region: consumer electronics, document, and devices.

Michael Mardy, CFO, Tumi

Mr. Michael J. Mardy, also known as Mike, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Tumi Holdings, Inc. since July 2003 and serves as its Principal Accounting Officer. Mr. Mardy has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tumi, Inc. since July 2003 and serves as its Chief Technology Officer. From 1996 to 2002, Mr. Mardy served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Keystone Foods LLC, a global manufacturer of food products. From 1980 to 1996, he served in various positions with Nabisco, Inc., last serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nabisco Biscuit Company. Mr. Mardy serves as an Interim Chairman of TC Global, Inc. He served as an Interim Chairman of the Board at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. from May 2012 to December 12, 2012. He has been a Director of Tumi Holdings, Inc. since November 2011. He serves as a Director of ModusLink Corporation. He has been a Director of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. since April 3, 2007. Mr. Mardy also serves on the board of the Institute of Medicine and Public Health for New Jersey. He served as a Director of ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (formerly CMGI Inc.) since May 2003. Mr. Mardy is a Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey State Society of CPAs, and the Financial Executives Institute. Mr. Mardy graduated from Princeton University in 1970 with a B.A. in History and holds an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University in 1976.

Finer Things Keep Shining Through

As Seen in CFO Studio Magazine Q4 2015 Issue

CFO INNOVATORS HONORED AT THE CFO STUDIO RECEPTION

English musician Steve Winwood sings, “The finer things keep shining through,” in his hit song, “The Finer Things.” CFO Studio’s summer reception, held July 14 at the Upper Montclair Country Club, tapped into that song name as a theme. Being honored that evening were the nominees and winners of the 2015 CFO Innovation Awards, which had been presented May 12.

Attendees enjoyed samples of Scotch as they learned about the intricacies of the whisky. Fine wines were on hand to be swirled and sipped, and craft beers were savored. A cigar roller demonstrated his craft as he made customized cigars for the group. Experts in all those finer tastes addressed the 100 or so in attendance, offering insights to make connoisseurs of the CFOs. Everyone left the reception a little more buff — their shoes, that is — as TAHAS Technologies and PC company Lenovo sponsored a shoeshine booth that was a big hit.

CFO Studio magazine’s Publisher Andrew Zezas hosted the event. Promotional partners were Deloitte, O’Connor Davies, and Robert Half. “This reception offered a fascinating array of the finer things in libations, and although I don’t smoke, the cigars looked interesting. There was superb networking, as always, at CFO Studio, with a lot of great peers. I even got my shoes shined,” said Ed Schultz, Principal at Allendale, NJ–based Highland Business Group, a consulting firm.

Mr. Schultz was not the only attendee who praised the opportunities for networking among the New Jersey– and New York–area CFOs and other senior executives. For some, indeed, the networking was the finest part. “I work at a company where I’m surrounded by and interacting with composers, musicians, and producers most of the time,” said Glenn Turell, CFO, Elias Arts Holdings, LLC, based in New York City. “The opportunity to attend the event, where I knew I would be able to network with accomplished CFOs and discuss common business issues and challenges, was something I did not want to miss.”

And Mark Toriello, Founder/Director of Marketing and Sales for The Alliance Group, commented that “aside from the great venue and the education provided by the on-site cigar and wine experts, this CFO Studio Reception once again gave me an opportunity to follow up on open items with past contacts as well as engage in new opportunities through the numerous introductions made possible by Andrew with new attendees.”

CFOs, and particularly those nominated for 2015 CFO Innovation Awards, made the evening a special one for all concerned.

2016 CFO Innovation Conference: “Accelerate Your Career: CFO Salary Trends, In-Demand Skills, and Opportunities for Success”

Robert Half’s Dawn Fay, District President, to lead discussion entitled “Accelerate Your Career: CFO Salary Trends, In-Demand Skills, and Opportunities for Success” at 11:00 A.M., May 5th, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. CFOs and senior finance executives may attend at no cost, and non-CFOs may purchase tickets, by registering at www.CFOstudio.com.

Dawn Fay, District President, Robert Half

Dawn Fay is the District President for the Tri-State Area of Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm. Dawn oversees Robert Half’s Professional Staffing Services operations in 18 locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Her primary areas of focus are the company’s three financial lines of business; Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Accountemps and Robert Half Management Resources.

Since joining Robert Half in 1996, Dawn has climbed the ranks and held roles of increasing responsibility in cities including Charlotte and Atlanta. In 2005, Dawn was promoted to NYC Metro Market Manager, where she was responsible for the Midtown, NY office, the company’s largest branch. Just a year later, Dawn was promoted to Regional Vice President for the NY Metro Market and in 2009 was promoted to President, overseeing all offices in the Tri-State area.

Dawn serves as a national spokesperson for Robert Half and has been featured in several top publications, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, and Crain’s New York Business. She has also made appearances on local and national broadcast networks, including CBS News and FOX. Dawn is considered a local expert on the staffing industry, commenting on recruiting practices, hiring trends, and other workplace issues.

Prior to joining Robert Half, Dawn worked as a financial analyst in New York City and Washington, DC. Dawn earned her bachelor’s degree in economics at The George Washington University.