Congratulations and Testimonials
CFO Intell Dinner with Todd McElhatton, CFO, SAP Cloud Business Group
Fiola Mare, 3050 K Street NW, Washington, DC
…a very nice, engaging and friendly evening with finance colleagues sharing common bonds, experiences and open discussion. I look forward to attending in the future and continuing the new friendships.
Jeff Marsh, Vice Chief Financial Officer, AAR
Great evening! I enjoyed finding common ground with CFOs from different spheres than my own, and learned a lot!
Sarah Saleh, Vice President Finance and Administration, Academic Travel Abroad
…great event with even better company!
Ralph Masino, Chief Financial Officer, Kastle Systems
“…terrific event with engaging conversation on timely topics
David Samuels, Chief Financial Officer, DrFirst, Inc.
2020 Economic Outlook
December 4, 20019
Upper Montclair Country Club, 177 Hepburn Road, Clifton, NJ
Really liked that the speakers stayed after their talk and were willing to have a dialog with the CFOs. And as always with CFO Studio events, the organization and execution by the CFO Studio team was top-notch!
Jeffrey Dale, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Federal Reserve Office Employee Benefits
You and your team put together great events and I am thrilled I am able to participate.
Tim O’Donnell, Director of Finance, Point of Care Network, LLC
Thank you both for another great CFO Studio event last week. As always you delivered on a great venue, content and attendees for networking purposes. I appreciate all that the team there does to keep CFOs in the spotlight.
Michael Losch, Chief Financial Officer, Signum BioSciences
CFO Intel Dinner with Leonard Williams, Chief Financial Officer, The Nature Conservancy
December 3, 20019
Army and Navy Club, 901 17th Street NW, Washington DC
This is not your average rubber chicken dinner… the real meat was a two hour discussion of real world issues among peers
John Burke, Chief Financial Officer, CleanChoice Energy
Many thanks all for the informative evening, thought-provoking discussion, and opportunity to connect. Leonard, thanks for your remarks and Andrew for your orchestration.
Jill Harris, Chief Operating and Financial Officer, National Association for Education of Young Children
Thank you, Andrew for organizing and Leonard for presenting. It was informative and I look forward to connecting again in the future.
Mike Pejcic, Chief Financial Officer, World Wildlife Fund
CFO Innovation Conference
October 10, 20019
Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ
This venue was one of the best we’ve seen. Right up there with MetLife with regard to flow of traffic and exposure. Always a first class event!
Eileen Flarity, Principal, Alliance Cost Containment
As a female finance professional, I would have liked to have been able to attend the Successful Women in Finance meeting, but I found the refreshingly unique Business & Ethics from a God-centric Perspective a session not to be missed. I did not expect to be crying so early in the morning, but the presenter’s story was so powerful, touching, and encouraging. Well done including such a topic! I am hoping in the future to attend a women’s meeting, as I feel I missed out connecting with the other women at the conference. The coffee bar was great!
Michel Giannini, Controller, Taylor Forge Stainless
What a terrific event. Fantastic job setting everything up.
Tim O’Donnell, Director of Finance, Point of Care Network, LLC
The Conference was outstanding!
Paul Tomkins, Chief Financial Officer
Summer Business Bash
August 15, 20019
Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ
Thanks for the invite to the Summer Business Bash – it was a great event, as always. Food, drinks and speaker were all fantastic!
Ann Marie Hansen, VP Finance, Bentley Laboratories
Great event last night…CFO Studio really knows how to throw a great party and to help CFOs network!
Dianne Aronica, CFO, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods
The Summer Business Bash was a great event. The presentation topic was very appropriate for today’s business environment. The food was excellent. Great crowd and wonderful gift as I went out the door.
Marty Latman, Latman Advisory Services LLC
CFO Intell Dinner with Thomas Kramer, former CFO, CVent and Opower
July 24, 2019
Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab, Washington DC
The CFO Studio Intell Dinners are fantastic events and I’m grateful for the provocative discussion and unique networking opportunities provided. Hope to see you all in the near future.
David Purvis, Chief Financial Officer, WETA and NewsHour
Large Companies CFO Dinner & Dialogue Celebrating Bonnie Tully, CFO of Evonik
July 17, 2019
Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ
I thoroughly enjoyed last Thursday’s CFO Studio gathering, meeting such informed members of the CFO Community, honoring Bonnie in her “new” role and participating in very interesting and interesting conversation of the evening. It was a pleasure meeting the group gathered for the evening. Accompanying food and wine were very good also.
Donn Wiseman-Allen, Vice President Finance, WIPRO
Flavors, Fragrances & Ingredients Industry CFO Dinner & Dialogue
July 10, 2019
Sear House Grill, Little Falls, NJ
Thanks to the sponsors for a great dinner. To Andy for moderating. And everyone else it was a great time and hope to see you at the next one.
Anthony Gulotta, Vice President Finance, AeroFarms
Apparel, Restaurants & Retail Industry CFO Dinner & Dialogue
June 25, 2019
Morton’s Steakhouse, New York, NY
Thank you very much for the invitation and for hosting the dinner the other night. I thought the conversation and format were very insightful.
I look forward to attending more events in the future. If I can be of any help or provide insights into anything, please let me know.
Alex Choi, Chief Financial Officer, 16 Handles
Dear Michael,
Thanks for leading a very interesting meeting on a topic which impacts all of us. The format of the CFO Studio dinners are perfect for sharing information with our peers and you kept the discussion on point. Your insights from your vast experiences were very insightful.
Andy, thanks for hosting these meetings and a big thank you to PWC for sponsoring the dinner
John Spina, Vice President of Finance, Vida Group
Dear Michael,
In addition to reiterating the comments already said, I would also like to extend my appreciation for your efforts in making the night that much better. Your insights from years of experience were of great value, and having the privilege of talking to you before the dinner and being seated next to you further elevated the experience. Its apparent that Andrew’s story of the first time he meet you and how you added levity that time was not a one-time event. Your personality and ability to relate to the people around you added to our night and has apparently added to business lives of many through the years.
Thanks for being part of this worthwhile event..
Stephen Palmer, Chief Financial Officer, Deer Stags Concepts
Dear Andrew,
I would like to thank you again for hosting this event. the setting, company and moderation allowed for an open and meaningful discussion.
It’s an honor being a part of a group of interesting and talented individuals.
Your effort to bring everyone together is much appreciated.
Eitan Tako, Chief Financial Officer, Westville Restaurant Group
Private Companies & Family Business Industry CFO Dinner & Dialogue
June 18, 2019
Sear House Grill, Little Falls, NJ
Thank you again for hosting the Private Companies & Family Office CFO Industry Dinner & Dialogue. Once again you have hit the mark in bringing together a seemly diverse group of professionals, only to find that we have much in common. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and I look forward to seeing you at the next event.
E. Bruce Lovenberg, Chief Financial Officer, Logical Design Solutions
Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Eric Wukitsch, CPA, CGMA, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Vantage Apparel
CFO Excellence Awards Gala
June 6, 2019
Governor Morris Hotel, Morristown, NJ
The CFO Excellence Awards was another great success by your outstanding team. I appreciate each event I attend of yours and I always make connections that help me personally and professionally. I look forward to staying in touch and to your next event.
Michael Losch, Chief Financial Officer, Signum BioSciences
The 2019 CFO Excellence Awards may have been the most “happening” CFO event I have ever been to!
Rob Purcell, Chief Financial Officer
I truly had a wonderful evening meeting new people and having the opportunity to celebrate with my friends, husband, and colleagues at the 2019 CFO Excellence Awards Gala. You and the CFO Studio team are an exceptional group, as the evening was very well planned. David was an amazing speaker! I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to you and the judges panel for the honor and recognition I received. For me it was an inspiring and beautiful evening.
Melissa Sacchiero, Chief Financial Officer, DSM
As always ,the CFO Excellence Awards Gala was first class! You and your team are so welcoming and kind.
All the best,
Eileen Flarity, Principal, Alliance Cost Containment
You knocked it out of the park last night my friend!- It was an energized event all around, and great work by you and your team! A good group to be with.
Richard Cannellos, Managing Partner & CEO- C- Suite Executive Search, Cannellos Search Associates
Manufacturing Industry CFO Dinner & Dialogue
May 28, 2019
Sear House Grill, Little Falls, NJ
Thank you for an excellent night. Good to meet new people and share with old friends.
Michael Roth, Chief Financial Officer, DG3
Thank you for hosting and for a good evening.
Robert Vander Meulen, Chief Financial Officer, Troy Corporation
Successful Women in Finance Dinner & Dialogue
May 7, 2019
Morton’s Steakhouse, New York, NY
Thanks Cheryl, Marie, Andy for putting together another wonderful and insightful event.
It was great meeting such dynamic and successful women across a wide variety of industries, and hearing their stories.
I look forward to getting to know all of you better and hopefully explore business opportunities in the future.
Lisa Strassman, Chief Finanical Officer, Intercos
CFO Intell Dinner with Richard Veldran
April 16, 2019
Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab, Washington DC
Thanks very much for hosting. It was great to meet all of you and I look forward to staying in touch
David Purvis, Chief Financial Officer, WETA
CFO Intell Dinner with Dennis Roemer, CFO, St. Joseph’s Health
March 28, 2019
Sear House Grill, Little Falls, NJ
Congratulations to Dennis Roemer on a wonderful presentation and excellent discussion. It was a wonderful evening all around, and I look forward to attending more CFO Studio events.
Laura Lannin, Chief Financial Officer, Homeless Solutions
Congratulations and sincere Thank you for offering this topic and sharing your thoughts and experiences. As you summarized at the end, I think we all agree that the quality of the US Healthcare is great, but the system requires significant changes. And raising awareness is key – If we continue to talk and share ideas and then try influence things that we can control, the more likely it is to improve.
Mila Tartakovsky, Vice President Finance, Daiichi Sankyo
Dennis, congratulations on a great and exciting topic that clearly is relevant and personal to everyone using medical insurance. Now we just need some new laws to make it happen!!
Barry Lederman, Chief Financial Officer
Large Companies CFO Dinner & Dialogue
March 7, 2019
Prudential Center, Seton Hall Basketball Court, Newark, NJ
Thanks Andy, great to meet you all. Looking forward to the next one!
Daniel Cregg, Chief Financial Officer, PSEG
Thank you for a great evening with great food and interesting and engaging conversation. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and I am looking forward to seeing you at similar events in the future.
Mila Tartakovsky, Vice President Finance, Daiichi Sankyo
Manufacturing Industry CFO Dinner & Dialogue
March 5, 2019
Red Knot Restaurant, Kenilworth, NJ
Andrew and his team at CFO Studio have created a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy insightful and relevant conversations, and build business relationships and friendships over delicious dinners.
Ben Dominguez, Innovation & Growth Specialist, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
The food, discussions, and company were all wonderful. Looking forward to future events!
Ann Marie Hansen, Vice President of Finance, Bentley Laboratories
Thank you all for offering up your time and your insights. Great to see the passion for manufacturing in an ever challenging environment.
Han Kieftenbeld, Chief Financial Officer, Innophos
…a wonderful evening of great conversation & food.
Michael Corridon, Chief Financial Officer, Strato
Thanks again to all for an informative networking event last night. I really enjoyed the conversation and insights.
Hope to see all of you at a future CFO Studio event.
Chris Krasas, President & Chief Financial Officer, Carl Stahl Sava Industries
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…a wonderful dinner and quite engaging open conversation.
Daniel Cannon, Director of Finance, Schindler Elevator
CFO Studio Dinner celebrating Ulrich Otte, CFO, Novo Nordisk
December 12, 2018
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Princeton, NJ
Thanks again to all for a great night. I really enjoyed the conversation and it was great meeting you all. It is really fascinating and humbling to hear about other people’s experiences – especially a group such as yourselves. Looking forward to keeping in touch and meeting up at future CFO Studio events.
David Collins, CFO, Prudential Center and NJ Devils
Enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks, Andy, for bringing everyone together.
Richard Veldran, CFO, Dun & Bradstreet
Great dinner! A very worthy honoree and fascinating to hear about the backgrounds and companies of the other CFOs as well. It makes one humble!
Daniel Apel, CFO, Bayer
First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to join the dinner and welcoming me to the US in the role as CFO for Novo Nordisk. I truly enjoyed the dinner and the opportunity to get to know all of you a little better.
And a huge appreciation to Andy and CFO studio for arranging this. You promised me that CFO studio is a different type of networking company and I must say that you are delivering on the promise. I really enjoy the concept and appreciate being invited to the group.
Wishing all happy holidays and looking forward to connect something during an exciting 2019!
Ulrich Otte, CFO, Novo Nordisk
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Sas Mukherjee, CFO and Strategy Officer, York Risk Services Group
November 29, 2018
Lincoln Square Steak, Manhattan, NY
As always a terrific event! Sas Mukherjee of York Risk Services led an extremely interesting discussion. Congratulations on a job well done!!
Bill Hanson, CFO, Ideal Interiors Group
Thank you for organizing this wonderful event!
Igor Goldenberg, CFO, RCHN Community Health Foundation, Inc.
Andrew a great thought provoking event! I learned a great deal.
Tony Calenda, Group Head, Geller & Company
…another interesting and thought provoking event! I look forward to attending many more.
Sas Mukherjee provided a lot of valuable content for our discussion.
I look forward to seeing many of you at future events
Vince Spinnato, CFO, National Asset Direct
It was a great evening, thanks.
Jugal Agarwal, CFO, Atlantic Dialysis Management
Sas, I appreciated your perspective and candor on the subject of building a culture. I think the impact (both positive and negative) culture has on company performance is often overlooked. Thanks for bringing it forward to all of us.
Ken DiSessa, Sales Manager, Revelwood
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Claude Draillard, VP Finance, Honda Aircraft Company
November 28, 2018
Morristown Airport, Morristown, NJ
Great discussion about how the CFO position has changed for the better in recent years. No longer thought of as a “necessary evil” (as many thought of us in the past). Now CFOs are considered as a partner to sales, product development, etc., part of the team building the company. Claude Draillard’s discussion points were spot on. Thanks to CFO Studio for putting on another great event!
James Klucharits, Sr., Senior Finance Executive
Thank you for putting together such a great event – best combination of business discussion and fun element ever. Totally agree that CFO’s are business drivers and need to engage in the business topics such as sales, company brand or even production. I see it in more and more companies, including my own. Thanks also to everyone at HondaJet and CFO Studio who took the extra mile(s) to make this event unforgettable.
Burkhard Zoller, Senior Vice President, Evonik
I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion yesterday evening. It was very engaging and I found many facts and statistics about your business and industry quite intriguing. I can’t agree more that today’s CFO is a solution provider. Thank you for a memorable conversation.
Great event and great setting, too ! Many thanks to HondaJet and CFO Studio for making it a fun night.
Quoc Nguyen, CFO, International Proactive Security
Thank you for leading a great discussion last night. I think many think of our peers look at us as the CFO NO. CFOs are not just about the expense, but more about top line growth. This was nother great CFO Studio event. Special thanks to HondaJet, as well. A truly great night.
Drew Napurano, CFO, Realogy Franchise
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Sas Mukherjee, CFO and Strategy Officer, York Risk Services Group
November 27, 2018
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Philadelphia, PA
This has been a delightful event to attend and look forward to future opportunities. The attendees, food and discussions are awesome!
Christopher Nasto, CFO, Mental Health Partnerships
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Stefan Richmann, CFO, BMW North America
October 30, 2018
Morton’s Steakhouse, Hackensack, NJ
Another great event with the opportunity to learn and collaborate with other CFOs. This was one of the more interactive round tables that I have participated in. As always, CFO Studio did an outstanding job picking the venue and running an organized event.
I look forward to the next event at Jaguar’s headquarters. Let me know if I can help.
Tim O’Donnell, Director of Finance, Point Of Care Network, LLC
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Barry Rowan, CFO, Gogo
October 3, 2018
Morton’s Steakhouse, Chicago, IL
It was a great conversation. Thank you for your honest and candid perspective Barry! It was a pleasure seeing old faces and meeting new people. Thanks for attending!
Matthew Carolan, Executive Managing Director
Thank you Barry for sharing your insights! I looked at my work differently the next day.
Thank you to CFO Studio for hosting this outstanding event.
Constance DuBois, CFO, Restonic
Successful Women in Finance
August 15, 2018
Red Knot Restaurant, Kenilworth, NJ
The Successful Women in Finance Dinner & Dialogue was great for me to see other women in the same field who have made it and be able to network with them The topic about helping others with the knowledge you have was inspiring. It was a pleasure to meet you all, as well.
Tara Jenkins, Accountant, Family & Children’s Service
I had a really great time. It was so nice meeting everyone Looking forward to attending future events.
Stacey Pacheco, Director of Finance & Administration, Huntington’s Disease Society of America
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Ron Wall, CFO, William Grant & Sons
August 9, 2018
Kingside Restaurant, Manhattan, NY
As a first time guest, I didn’t know what to expect from a conversation that would revolve around ROI in the beverage industry. However, I was quite surprised by the “spirited” conversation that ensued.
Mr. Wall did a great job providing insights into his industry and the topic of ROI in general.
Thank you Ron and Andrew for hosting.
Peter Bonfiglio, CFO, North America SimCorp USA Inc
Another great night, as always! Thank you for the continued invitations. Looking forward to more events.
Ron, really enjoyed your discussion and getting a peek into your industry.
Enjoy the rest of the summer everyone.
Adelina Pepenella, CFO, NY Magazine
Thank you for what is always an enjoyable and enlightening evening. I thoroughly enjoy the CFO Studio events and am thankful to be one of the lucky attendees. And, thank you for the most enlightening and fun ROI discussion I’ve ever had. Who knew there were such nuances in the spirit and distillery world. You really were able to get all of us to contribute and provide a full spectrum of ROI in diverse industries. It was incredibly fun and informative.
Lisa Mogensen, Senior Finance Executive
As usual, last night’s event was top shelf (no pun intended) and quite an enjoyable evening of networking. As I always say, it is a privilege to be a part of this prestigious group. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Innovation Conference in October.
Phil Zweiger, CFO, New York Edge
Great conversation + great company = great night. That’s ROI!
Tom FitzSimmons, CFO, Payfone
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Sas Mukherjee, CFO and Strategy Officer, York Risk Services Group
June 28, 2018
Morton’s Steakhouse, Chicago, IL
Wonderful seeing everyone on Thursday – the discussions before, during and after dinner were healthy and relevant. Andy, you run a lively event. Thanks to your discussion leader for his perspective on culture and teamwork as the topic for the evening – I left with some follow-up takeaways for my company. And of course, Bank of America, thank you for sponsoring the event. Have a great holiday everyone.
Thomas Galvan, CFO, Rising Medical Solutions
Thank you to your discussion leader for leading a great discussion and highlighting the levers he triggered to make a significant impact in a relatively short time at his company. I also appreciated the discussion about talent and culture – two integral components of a successful business! Also, a big thank you to Andy and CFO Studio for organizing another great event in the heart of our great City! Lastly, the generosity of Bank of America Merrill Lynch is amazing!
Tim McKean, CFO, Morton Salt
Thank you for a wonderful inspiring three hours. I learned a lot from everyone and especially from your discussion leader, who had made such an impact in a very short time.
The networking session before the event was very good. One of the other CFOs recommended someone for an opening at my organization.
Last but not the least, I sincerely appreciate your ability to reach out to everyone in a short time before and during the meeting.
Dhiren Shah, CFO, Chicago Commons Association
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Sas Mukherjee, CFO and Strategy Officer, York Risk Services Group
June 19, 2018
Roots Steakhouse, Morristown, NJ
Thank-you for leading the discussion. Many good take-a-ways. I liked your analogy of planning your trip in your Tesla from NJ to Miami to mapping out a plan to profitability for your CEO.
Very grateful to the CFO Studio team for making a great event possible.
Tim O’Donnell, Director of Finance, Point Of Care Network, LLC
Thank you for a terrific event!!!
Barry Lederman, CFO, Halo Pharmaceutical
Thanks for a great discussion and sharing your experiences. Also, thanks to the CFO team for hosting a great event. Looking forward to attending more in the future.
Bill Shatynski, Exec. Director Financial Reporting and Controller, Edge Therapeutics
Thank you for sharing the issues you dealt with while implementing change in your current company.
Joel Cohn, CFO
I enjoyed our stimulating dinner discussion and came away with new approaches to problem solving and colleagues. Look forward to networking and discussing ideas the next time our paths cross.
Paul Pielka, CFO, Management Consultant
CFO Excellence Awards
June 6, 2018
Governor Morris Hotel, Morristown, NJ
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of such a great organization. The CFO Excellence Awards Gala was a great evening and I am honored to be recognized by CFO Studio.
Tim O’Donnell, Director of Finance, Point of Care Network, LLC
I was thrilled and honored to be among the finalists, and I have to admit it felt pretty good to win too!
Alison Barger, Senior Vice President and CFO, Mathematica Policy Research
Thank you for another excellent evening. You and the team do a uniquely professional job with your events. I appreciate being invited and look forward to any of my time with the CFO Studio crew. Best of luck.
Michael Losch, CFO, Signum BioSciences
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with John Nickolas, CFO, Philadelphia Phillies
May 30, 2018
Citizens Bank Stadium, Philadelphia, PA
Thank you for hosting and sharing the insider’s perspective of our beloved Phillies team. Very enjoyable conversation and the tour of the stadium topped it off.
Thank you Andy, CFO Studio, and Withum+ for supporting the program. To all the participants, it was a great opportunity to connect. Please add me to your resource list.
Go Phillies!
Elaine Cheong, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Truly an enjoyable evening! As a baseball fan since I was a kid, getting behind the scenes of an MLB team was awesome! As a CFO, seeing how it works from that perspective was simply fascinating. Thank you, John for your candor and taking the time to share your expertise (and the stadium tour, of course!).
Thanks also to Andrew and the CFO Studio team for the invite, to the BD Partners for making it happen, and to my fellow CFO’s for a great evening.
I have already connected to several of you on LinkedIn and look forward to developing relationships.
Have a great weekend!
Richard Eckert, CFO, ECBM Insurance Brokers & Consultants
John, thank you for inviting us into your world and the Phillies stadium. The conversation was enlightening – thanks also to the great participation by the group. As has been mentioned, your investment in your potentials takes extreme effort and financial resources. A hurdle we all face. It was good to take away how others approach this experience.
Andy, thanks to you and the CFO Studio organization for the direction you provide and great programs you continue to bring to us.
A final thanks to Withum+, and BAML who made this program possible.
Paula Bruskiewitz, Director of Finance, Kepner-Tregoe
Thank you again for the hosting the CFO Intell Dinner. The stadium tour and peek behind the curtain of the Phillies Organization and MLB were most enjoyable. I appreciated the conversational candor and perspectives.
To CFO Studio, our host, and to the underwriters, thank you for including me. To my CFO peers, I welcome the opportunity to connect in any way that might be useful.
Bill Curnan, COO & CFO, Advancing Opportunities
Thank you to the Phillies for hosting all of us at its beautiful stadium. Thanks also to Andy and the CFO Studio team for the invite, and to the Withum+ and BAML teams for hosting the dinner.
Have a great weekend….
Susan Lynch, CFO, Sungard Availability Systems
This was a great evening! As a baseball junkie, it was incredible to hear about the complexities, challenges, and enjoyment that John Nikolas experiences in his role as CFO. I can’t imagine what it must feel like to be the CFO of your hometown professional baseball team! Short of playing first base and hitting cleanup for the Phils, it’s probably the greatest feeling in the world! Thank you very, very much for your time and insight.
To all of the CFO’s in attendance, thank you once again for participating in the discussion and making this a great evening. CFO Studio events…tremendous venues to share ideas, network, and participate in very insightful conversations with people of your caliber. Doing so helps to perform better as commercial real estate professionals.
Tony Juliano, COO
It’s amazing how many moving parts there are to a baseball team! I never stopped to think about it before, but based on your discussion now having a different perspective and a real appreciation for what it takes to make it work. The information you provided was truly impressive.
Rick
PS – A shout out to Susan, a fellow Kansas City alumni! And thanks to Bill Curnan for offering a possible lead for my company to pursue some business!
Richard Steele, CFO, Sobieski Industries
Thank you for sharing your facility, organizational structure, and stories about the CFO role at the Phillies. I enjoyed learning about your successful talent recruitment, development and retainment concepts.
Andy, thank you, your team, and sponsors for organizing another great CFO meeting.
Michael VanPatten, CFO, True Influence
This is a very easy note to write. This past dinner was a very good one. The stadium tour was only a preamble to the great and fluid conversation! An anecdotal comment: I told my wife I would probably get home early, but the conversation was so interesting that we went over the 8:30 pm closing time.
Javier Daly, CFO, Terracycle
Successful Women in Finance Dinner & Dialogue Series
May 23, 2018
Red Knot Restaurant, Kenilworth, NJ
All – thank you for an enjoyable, thought provoking evening. I hope you all had a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
Lisa and Peggy – thank you for your generosity.
Cheryl – thank you for your leadership
And last but not least – Andy – thank you for making it happen and being brave enough to be the only male in the room.
Liz Miller, VP Finance, Mauser NA
Another great event. Always great to converse with such an inspiring group of successful women, each of whom have had to face and conquer many outside challenges and responsibilities well beyond the boardroom
Dianna Aronica, CFO, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods
Thanks Andy!
Last week’s discussion at the Successful Women in Finance event was great! It consisted of a great group of women not only sharing professional ideas, but great “life” stories. I plan on bringing a member of my staff to the next Successful Women in Finance event in August!
Anna DeJesus, CFO, Family & Children’s Service
Yesterday’s Successful Women in Finance Dinner & Dialogue was a great way to spend the evening, learn new ideas, and network with other women in Finance. Thanks for hosting this important event.
Kirsten Gebert, Edge Therapeutics
Food & Beverage CFO Dinner & Dialogue Series
May 22, 2018
Rod’s Steakhouse, Morristown, NJ
Thanks to you all for hosting the other night. I appreciate the invitation and I enjoyed the conversation. Please let me know if you think I can ever help you with something.
Mike Manley, CFO, National Cortina Group
CFO Studio Intell Dinner with Matt Nicholas, CFO, First Data Corporation
September 26, 2017
Il Villaggio, Carlstadt, NJ
I found the discussion at last night’s CFO Intell Dinner to be very interesting and very timely. Keeping us all informed on the changes in electronic commerce is very important to all CFO’s.
E. Bruce Lovenberg, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Logical Design Solutions
As mentioned, last night’s presentation was the most enlightening to date for me personally. A shout-out to Andrew and the CFO Studio staff for another first-class event which I am privileged to be a part of. I am drawn to the “networking’ with other CFO’s as well as the topics covered in these presentations.
Phil Zweiger, Chief Financial Officer, New Concepts for Living
Thank you for hosting such a wonderful event last night. The discussion leader was outstanding and did a great job. I took your advice and reached out to one of the participants I met last night to see if I might provide some assistance with a business issue he is dealing with. You are “spot on” with your networking advice.
Jeremiah P. Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer, Orthofeet, Inc.
CFO Studio Executive Dinner with Ronald Gaboury, CEO of Yorktel
July 20, 2017
Tre Piani, Princeton, NJ
Many thanks for the interesting and animated dinner last evening. My apologies for having to leave early, just when the discussion was getting even more interesting!
Javier Daly, Chief Financial Officer, TerraCycle, Inc.
Thank you so much for hosting another enjoyable evening.
Elizabeth Miller, Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, MAUSER USA, LLC
Great balance. Just enough thought-provoking information to spur healthy dialogue.
I enjoyed the spirited conversation.
Philip N. Ferrigno, Chief Financial Officer, Bijoux International, Inc., Spring-Well Distribution, Inc.
Thanks for a well-organized evening and an opportunity to meet and network. Your discussion leader was fluent and impressive given his extensive finance and general management experience. We are planning on meeting in the coming weeks to understand more about his company.
Lalit Ahluwalia, Chief Financial Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals USA
Thanks for inviting me to my first CFO Studio Executive Dinner. Your discussion leader did a great job, providing some great insight. The discussion was energetic, with some great points being made.
John Spina, Chief Financial Officer, Aerosoles
CFO Studio Executive Dinner with Richard Veldran, CFO of Dun & Bradstreet
July 18, 2017
New York Yankee Steakhouse, New York, NY
Thank you for hosting an excellent and enjoyable event, a thought-provoking, spirited and engaging discussion. Like the best CFO Studio events, I came out with many instantly relatable ideas that I can certainly apply to my day-to-day operations and overall strategic thinking. Thanks also to all the guests who contributed their insights to the discussion.
Glenn Turell, Chief Financial Officer, Elias Arts Holdings LLC
This was a great event. It clicked. Thanks to all who made it feel like a talk at the kitchen table, particularly your discussion leader.
Thomas R. Siegert, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, IEEE
Thank you for such a great dinner and discussion. Great night!
Steven Storch, Chief Financial Officer, Raleigh Music Group
I left Tuesday’s CFO Studio dinner feeling energized. The discussion on data was engaging and thought provoking. I really appreciate the opportunity to interact with such an impressive group of fellow CFO’s. I left the dinner with a number of ideas on how my team and I can improve our output to stakeholders in an impactful way. Thank you for including me.
Sandy O’Hearen, Chief Financial Officer, Tribeca Enterprises LLC
Thank you for organizing this great event! As always, it was informative and inspiring. Your comments on the CFO marketplace were very true.
Igor Goldenberg, Chief Financial Officer, RCHN Community Health Foundation, Inc.
…another informative evening. Very well designed and executed, as usual. Superb location and superb group of attendees! I highly appreciated the interactive discussion and the way it was led. It really stimulated active participation and open sharing.
Daniel Apel, Chief Financial Officer, Bayer
This was my first time attending an event hosted by CFO Studio and I found it to be very insightful. The discussion was very pertinent to the current environment and your discussion leader did a marvelous job. I look forward to building relationships with everyone present, as well as, attending other CFO Studio events.
Sangeeta Kishore, EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Commercial Bank
Many thanks for an exceptional evening, excellent discussion and engagement. A very informative, thought provoking discussion. Your discussion leader brought a great deal of value to the discussion. Much appreciated!
Ed Imparato, CMA, Chief Financial Officer, Hire Counsel
My third dinner series with CFO Studio (Philadelphia and Manhattan), and never fails to impress with an engaging and topically relevant discussion from world class experts. Your discussion leader was great and obviously a real pro!
Dennis McGrath, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, PAVmed, Inc.
…an excellent discussion on the importance of customer focus and how our role as CFOs is evolving to address this need. Also, regarding the challenges we face with data in today’s environment, it was great to hear some insight on where CFOs are getting this under control to give them an advantage against competitors. Thank you for bringing us together for a great event!
Ron Wall, Chief Financial Officer, Americas, William Grant & Sons Inc.
That was one of the best CFO Studio discussions that I’ve attended! I really valued your discussion leader’s insights on data, and the commonality of both the associated challenges and opportunities across multiple industries. A fun, informative night.
Anand Kini, Chief Financial Officer, NBCUniversal
CFO Studio Executive Dinner with Tim McKean, CFO of Morton Salt
July 13, 2017
Ocean Cut Steakhouse, Chicago, IL
What a great discussion! I absolutely love a good turnaround story.
Shiwali Varshne, Finance Executive, Skybox Capital
Thank you for sharing an exciting story and facilitating some great conversation. Thank you to CFO Studio for hosting a great event!
Michael E. Kittoe, Saint Anthony Hospital, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Another excellent opportunity was provided by Andrew Zezas of CFO Studio in Chicago last week. CFO’s in the city came together to join Tim McKean, CFO of Morton Salt who lead a very lively discussion about the transformation the company has enjoyed through his leadership style of cooperation and accountability. I come away from these events every time feeling inspired by the professional excellence that CFO Studio promotes
Maria Fiore, Chief Financial Officer, Encyclopaedia Britannica
2017 CFO Innovation Conference and Awards
May 24, 2017
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ
Every year the CFO Innovation Conference has provided informative sessions, good networking and fun entertainment. I always enjoy discussions with my peers and earning CPE credits at all the CFO Studio functions. Thanks again for inviting me to your CFO conference each year.
Michael VanPatten, CFO, Summitry LLC
Great annual event – this being the 3rd Annual CFO Conference and Awards hosted by CFO Studios, that I have attended. From the networking, CPE opportunities, interesting and thought provoking discussions to the awards ceremony and dinner, this is an annual event I really look forward to. Well done to CFO Studios for hosting another great event.
Brian Zietsman, President & CFO, Enteris BioPharma, Inc.
Super job to all the CFO studio staff for putting a quality program together. Looking forward to next year’s.
William Shatynski, Senior Director Financial Reporting and Controller, Edge Therapeutics
I just wanted to thank you all for another spectacular event! As always, I appreciate the invitation and admire the wonderful job that you do!
The learning sessions were well run, very informative and really top notch. It was good to see both old and current friends, and meet lots of fantastic people! The companies represented are world class- I hope to establish new relationships and continue to do business with many of them.
I liked the venue and oh, the entertainment was great…especially the special guest!
Lisa Strassman, CAO, Vice President & Corporate Controller, Daikin America
What a wonderful conference! That was really world class and absolutely enjoyable. I participated in nine events and all of them were worth the time, very informative and professional. As always, there were new connections made and good talks with people I know in between. Thanks for all the efforts put into the preparation and execution, it must have been a lot of work and it is highly appreciated.
Burkhard Zoller, CFO, Evonik Corporation
CFO Studio’s annual conference is a balanced blend of important CFO topics, peer networking, and first class venue receptions. The personal touch and attention that CFO Studio personnel deliver to CFOs is apparent the moment you arrive at any of their events.
Chris Krasas, CFO, Carl Stahl Sava Industries
As usual, this year’s CFO Innovation Conference was a great and valuable event. I reconnected with well-regarded peers, made many new contacts, came away smarter and more prepared for the evolving CFO role and technology’s impact, and found answers to several questions I had regarding best practices in improving automation and efficiency by simply asking other attendees about their own experiences. I’m able to apply my gained knowledge to my work immediately, while I have also expanded my network and had the pleasure of enjoying great company, great discussions and speeches, and great entertainment. Thank you CFO Studio for another memorable and valuable event.
Glenn Turell, CFO, Elias Arts Holdings LLC
Another successful event. Wonderful venue, interesting topics, great people capped off by memorable after party and guest star.
Bob Feeney, CFO, Curex Group Holdings, LLC
I enjoyed the mix of topics, from the technical necessity of recognizing the changes in revenue and lease accounting standards to the strategic necessity of being a “disruptive” CFO.
Elizabeth Miller, Mauser USA, LLC
Great opportunity to meet new people and learn the latest trends in our profession.
Marty Latman, Executive Director, Latman Advisory Services LLC
New Jersey Middle Market Companies CFO Dinner with Michael Roth, CFO of Stone Source
February 7, 2017
Il Villaggio, 651 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ
“CFO’s are always very skeptical people. Years of experience tells us that you never get something for nothing. There is always a catch. That’s how I felt about receiving email and phone invitations for several years to attend a “free” networking dinner invitation from CFO Studio. I finally decided to attend one of these dinners and now I am glad I did. I found a welcoming group of fellow CFO’s willing to share their own experiences while enjoying a meal, earn CPE and expand my network of people to reach out to for ideas. There were no sales pitches or after the meeting pressure phone calls. It was free with no strings attached. I would encouraged other CFO’s who may feel like I originally did and come join just one meeting. You will not regret it.”
Kennith Johnson, Finance Executive
“Congratulations and thank you for a very informative and enjoyable discussion. Thanks to all the attendees who added insights and asked intriguing questions.
And a special thanks to you Andrew, as well as your team for hosting another engaging and worthwhile event. I greatly appreciate the invitations to come to these events as I always come out of them smarter and with a wider network. Congratulations on the continued success of CFO Studio.”
Glenn Turell, CFO, Elias Arts Holdings LLC
“Over the last 48 hours, the emails that congratulate you and your staff at CFO Studio support my brief accolades. Wishing you continued success.”
Eric Wukitsch, CPA, CGMA, Vantage Custom Classics, Inc.
“Thank you for leading Tuesday’s CFO Studio Executive Dinner. The discussion was interesting and informative. The roundtable format promoted a deeper understanding of the other CFO Guests in the room. I will reach out to other CFOs who attended.”
Joseph Cascino, CPA, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Consulting, Vanbridge/Alan Gray, LLC
“Thank you for an excellent evening. The atmosphere you have created is superior and the talk was terrific. The format and your leadership really kept the evening interesting.”
Bill Hanson, CFO, Ideal Interiors
“Thank you for leading such an interesting discussion. This was my first meeting, but would certainly like to attend more.”
Mary Elmer, CFO, CPA, LPS Industries
“The CFO Studio Executive Dinner was great and my network continues to grow.”
Paul Pielka, Finance Executive
“I enjoyed the discussion and the evening at the CFO Studio Executive Dinner.”
Michael VanPatten, CFO
Philadelphia Middle Market Companies CFO Dinner with Anthony Conte, CFO of EPAM Systems
November 17, 2016
Morton’s Steakhouse, 1411 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
“This was my first CFO Studio event. I found last night refreshingly enjoyable. The Discussion Leader did a spectacular job fielding questions and prompting a discussion that was engaging to everyone. I hope to have the opportunity to participate in future events.”
Todd A. Pittman, CFO, Anexinet
“Thank you for the invitation to last evening’s CFO Studio Dinner. I really appreciated your Discussion Leader’s candid remarks and I enjoyed learning about how he is handling the challenges that come along with hyper-growth. The discussion was very timely. Thank you for permitting us to learn from and share information with colleagues. This was my first CFO Studio event and hope to attend more.”
Mary Finn, CFO, Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice
CFO Studio Reception honoring Alison Cornell
November 15, 2016
Governor Morris Hotel, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ
New Jersey Middle Market Companies CFO Dinner with Ronald Kasner, CFO of iCIMS
November 3, 2016
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Chicago World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Scott Settersten, CFO of Ulta
October 20, 2016
Morton’s Steakhouse, 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL
New York World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Alison Cornell
October 18, 2016
Maloney & Porcelli, 37 E 50th Street, New York, NY
New Jersey Middle Market Companies CFO Dinner with Bill Baldwin, CFO of Kepner-Tregoe
September 29, 2016
Agricola Eatery, 11 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ
New Jersey World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Fran Shammo, CFO of Verizon
September 20, 2016
The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ
CFO Studio Reception honoring Dominic Caruso, CFO of Johnson & Johnson
April 15, 2016
The Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
CFO Studio Reception honoring David Chambers, CFO of Jaguar Land Rover North America
June 7, 2016
Upper Montclair Country Club, 177 Hepburn Road, Clifton, NJ
2016 CFO Innovation Conference and Awards
May 5, 2016
MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
“I thought the entire day was outstanding! The sessions were informative, the networking was sensational, the venue was the best! Your entire team obviously worked VERY hard to make this an extremely successful day. I’m already looking forward to next year’s conference.”
Philip Litwinoff, CPA
“Congratulations to you for putting together another tremendous event at MetLife Stadium! I didn’t think it was possible to out-do what was done last year, but I think you pulled that off!”
Lisa Strassman, CAO, Director of Finance and Corporate Controller, Daikin America, Inc.
“Congrats to the CFO Studio team for a terrific event. As usual, the event was informative, interesting, fun and very professional.”
Walter Cirillo, Treasurer, Novitex Enterprise Solutions
Chicago World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Lynn Calhoun, CFO of BDO
March 24, 2016
Morton’s Steakhouse, 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL
San Francisco World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Arlen Shenkman, CFO of SAP NA
March 22, 2016
Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA
New Jersey World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Craig Steeneck, CFO of Pinnacle Foods
March 15, 2016
Roots Steakhouse, 40 West Park Place, Morristown, NJ
CFO Studio Reception honoring Frank Gumienny, CFO of Philadelphia Eagles
March 1, 2016
Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ
New York World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Brian Friedman, CFO of the New York Jets
February 25, 2016
Park Avenue Winter, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY
New Jersey Small Market Companies CFO Dinner with Howard Reba, CFO of Marlin Equity Partners
February 23, 2016
Roots Steakhouse, 40 West Park Place, Morristown, NJ
New Jersey Middle Market Companies CFO Dinner with Andreas Rothe, CFO of Fragomen
February 11, 2016
Blue Morel, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ
Philadelphia Middle Market Companies CFO Dinner with Frank Gumienny, CFO of Philadelphia Eagles
December 3, 2015
Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA
“…the informal nature of CFO Studio events truly facilitates valuable networking. I think the format works very well…”
Michael J. Losch, CFO
Chicago World-Class Companies CFO Dinner with Richard Veldran, CFO of Dun & Bradstreet
November 10, 2015
Morton’s Steakhouse, 65 Wacker Place, Chicago, IL
“…thank you for the invitation to last night’s dinner. I appreciated hearing what opportunities and challenges the other CFOs face on a daily basis. As you already know, it is easy to sit in your own cocoon and forget that there are others facing similar situations.”
Paul Henrys, CFO, Feeding America
“…the nature of the event was unique and provided a good atmosphere to learn about the common opportunities that exist, learn more about the companies in attendance and share thoughts and ideas around issues the group faces. Well done!”
Lynn Calhoun, CFO, BDO
“Dinner and conversation were great. Looking forward to participating in future CFO Studio activities.”
Scott Settersten, CFO, Ulta Corporation
“I enjoyed the CFO session last night. Appreciated meeting the group and Rich’s comments created a very robust discussion. Thanks for including me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving,”
CFO of a World-Renowned Government-Related Financial Organization
“Thanks again for the invitation to the inaugural CFO Studio event in Chicago last night. I thought it was a great event and all the CFOs in attendance were fully engaged. Great conversations around challenges facing CFOs including growth, talent retention, and technology spend. The conversation around the importance of employee experience and the workplace was a great way to engage Andrea and me on how can help. Finally, it was great to have the CFO from Sears talk about how they chose $30M transaction in large part after experiencing Blackbird in our pitch right after I discussed our increased investment in technology. Looking forward to future events and staying connected with the other CFOs. Many thanks again.”
Ernie Fiorante, CFO
“You rocked the discussion Rich! Thank you for your leadership!”
Henner Schliebs, Vice President, SAP
“…thanks so much Rich. it was great and lots of fun for me to meet all of you! Thanks for including me.”
Andrea VanGelder, Managing Director
“I am very impressed with your method and have shared the positive reviews with all of RH. We will definitely get involved in more events.”
Marilyn Bird, District President, Robert Half
2015 CFO Innovation Conference and Awards
May 12, 2015
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
“Thank you for a wonderful conference. Extremely well done, informative, and uplifting!”
Eileen Black
“The CFO Innovation Conference was truly a spectacular event, that included great networking and the sharing of common issues, capped with a super performance by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes!”
Vince Abate, Chief Financial Officer, Metem Corporation
“…a great success with a tremendous turnout!”
Peter A. Dontas, NJ Market Executive, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
“…a very impressive turnout and great quality attendance”
Mary Daly, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
“…fantastic! Congratulations on such a success! Your team, your guests, and the Dinner and Awards were great!”
Rhonda Maraziti, Director of Marketing, WithumSmith+Brown
“…a success…we had no doubt it would be!”
Samantha Osowski, Vice President of Marketing, Yorktel
“Well done, impressed with the entire event! The quality of attendees was stellar! CFO Studio constantly asked us who we wanted to meet, and made introductions, CFOs enjoyed themselves…the best networking event I have ever attended!”
Brett Hertzig, Director, Client Relationship Executive, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
“I wanted to let you know what a great day the CFO Innovation Conference was. Everyone who attended from BofA thought it was a very good use of their time…Well done my friend!”
Peter A. Dontas, NJ Market Executive, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
“The CFO Innovation Conference has proven to be fruitful…we have already secured appointments with multiple prospects!”
Eileen Flarity, Principal, Alliance Cost Containment
“The CFO Innovation Conference served as a great branding opportunity for our company. Our partners were blown away! We left the Conference having scheduled appointments with several prospective clients.”
Kathleen O’Toole, Chief Marketing Officer, O’Connor Davies
“CFO Studio is on its way to becoming something big!”
Austin Schneider, Director of Sales & Marketing, Jarmel-Kizel
“We greatly appreciate CFO Studio’s personal touch in introducing us to CFOs.”
Matt Durkin, Branch Manager, Robert Half
“You and your team did an awesome job!!”
Alison Cornell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, IFF
“Congratulations on an overwhelmingly successful inaugural awards event! We are hearing only great things. Seeing our logo around MetLife Stadium was certainly a highlight.”
Rhonda Maraziti, Director of Marketing, WithumSmith+Brown
“I enjoyed the CFO Innovation Conference very much, and I also earned CPE credits!”
Mike Riccio, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Panasonic
“The CFO Innovation Conference was outstanding! The venue was exceptional, the panels, discussions, and moderators did a great job, and the content and presentations were interesting, timely, and informative. I have been to many CFO conferences over the years and I truly thought this was very well done and fun. I enjoyed the day. Congratulations on your inaugural Conference!”
Richard Cannellos, CFO and Senior Client Partner, Epsen Fuller Group
“I am really honored to have won the CFO Innovation Award and will remember that day the rest of my life!”
Jim Emmerson, Chief Financial Officer, Huntington Learning Center
“FABULOUS Day at the CFO Innovation Conference! I was there from start to finish and all facets were great!”
Michael Marcopoto, Deputy Treasurer, POWER Engineers
“The CFO Innovation Conference was truly first class. I am sure you are very proud of what you and your team delivered. I can say that many of the participants I spoke with were impressed and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it.”
Brian Hart, CFO, Berje, Inc.
“CFO Studio absolutely hit it out of the ball park…a memorable and fun day…You Rock!”
Donna Bernard, Director of Business Development, BDO
“The CFO Innovation Conference was truly fantastic! The people I had a chance to speak with were extremely impressed with how well run the event was. We are truly excited about the launch of the TAHAS/CFO Studio partnership!”
AnnMarie Santamarina, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Tahas Technologies
“You must be incredibly proud. The CFO Innovation Conference was a wonderful event!”
Jessica Hickman, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Tahas Technologies
“The CFO Innovation Conference was truly a great success…great people and great sessions… amazing venue!”
Greg Kammerer, Vice President – Capital Markets, MLG Capital
“I would like to quote Jack Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you…….”. What can I do for CFO Studio, because CFO Studio has already done much for me? I am honored to have moderated the Retail Success Strategies panel at this fantastic value-added all day event. What a day!”
Mark Mishler, CFO
“The CFO Innovation Conference was quite a day, and I was glad to be included!”
Bill Craig, CEO and CFO, Tarantin Industries
“You deserve a lot of credit for putting together such a great Conference. Many people leave right after most dinners, but the whole group stuck around at the CFO Innovation Conference because it was such a wonderful event and a beautiful night. WithumSmith+Brown truly enjoyed being a promotional partner.”
Andrew Vitale, Director, WithumSmith+Brown
“Everyone I spoke with was full of glowing compliments about the entire program at the CFO Innovation Conference. Congratulations on hosting a wonderful and incredibly successful event!”
Tim Gearty, Editor-in-Chief for Becker Professional Education, Partner in Gearty & McIntyre, LLP
“Congrats – a lot of work went into the CFO Innovation Conference, and it was a phenomenal experience!”
Charlie Mierswa, Executive Vice President, Business Operations & Chief Financial Officer, Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center
“Another first for you and the CFO Studio team. Great venue, great sessions and a great time!”
Bert Marchio, Chief Accounting and Operations Officer, Edge Therapeutics
“That was a great event!”
Boyd McKoane, Senior Manager Business Development, Deloitte
“Congratulations on hosting a phenomenal event at MetLife Stadium! I really enjoyed the sessions, the opportunity to talk with other CFOs, and the setting. You and your team pulled together quite an event!”
David Wyshner, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avis Budget Group
“Congratulations on a great job at the CFO Innovation Conference! It was a winner!”
Della Hammer Cherchia, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer, Make-A-Wish® New Jersey
“Awesome! Really well done, as always.”
Rich Veldran, Chief Financial Officer, Dun & Bradstreet
“A quick note of thanks for an exceptional event…informative, relevant topics, relaxed environment, excellent networking, and a wonderful venue. You perfectly applied the title of the CFO Innovation Conference. A truly innovative event that brought out the best in CFO’s. I am grateful for your efforts, and my hat goes off to your team! The best group of professionals in this business…courteous and extremely competent. Put this event in a business plan and keep it secured.”
Ed Imparato, CMA. Chief Financial Officer, Hire Counsel | Mestel & Company
“Simply put, Outstanding job!!”
Andrew P. Savadelis, Chief Financial Officer
“Thank you for putting on such an extraordinary event! All year long you were talking it up, and I don’t think anyone could have imagined how wonderful the day would turn out (maybe not even you)!! You couldn’t have done anything better- we even had perfect weather. From the opening session, to the individual presentations throughout the day, the lunch, dinner on the 50 yard line…Wow!! You guys are truly the best! I feel very fortunate to know you. Thanks again for including me.”
Lisa M. Strassman, Director of Financial Services, Daikin America
“I’m sure you’ve received a lot of emails congratulating CFO Studio on producing an awesome event! You must be proud. I am honored to have received a CFO Innovation Award – thank you.”
Brian Zietsman, President & CFO, Enteris BioPharma
“Truly an amazing event – venue was outstanding, sessions were great, strong attendees and fantastic entertainment. Fantastic job all around – congrats to you and your staff.”
George Parise, Managing Director and CFO, Princeton Biopharma Capital Partners, LLC
“…a great conference and a great event. It was above and beyond my expectations.”
Ezra Sofer, CFO
“Keep on rocking!”
Bill Grammaticas, CFO
“As always, CFO Studio team keeps on exceeding my expectations every time I attend one of your events.”
Rob Weingartz, Vice President Finance, Arrow Fastener Co., LLC
“CFO Studio knows how to put together a great event…both educationally and regarding entertainment. Bravo!”
Judith Fleischer, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
“It was very cool to be part of the CFO Innovation Conference! Thanks for including me.”
John W. Kennedy, Ph.D , Chief Executive Officer, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
“Nicely done!”
Christopher M. Santomassimo, Esq., Nicoll Davis & Spinella LLP
“What a day! I appreciate all that you and your team do for the CFO community.”
Ray Cardonne, CFO, DLB Associates
“What an awesome, exciting event! Phenomenal! Thank you for letting us be a part of it!”
Scott Lask, Scott Lask Wealth Management Group
“Very impressed indeed!”
Don Buckley, North Market President, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank
“Great job at the CFO Innovation Conference. Our entire team was very impressed with the day and look forward to expanding our relationship with CFO Studio.”
D. Nicholas Miceli, Market President, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank
“Congratulations to CFO Studio on a job well done (A+). The breakout sessions were interesting and informative, the networking opportunity was excellent, and the “after-party” was spot on! The challenge is how in the world are you going to top yesterday’s excellent conference?
Somehow I know you will, and I can’t wait!”
Walter Cirillo, Treasurer, Aerosoles
“Congratulations for producing a fantastic conference. I really appreciated the opportunity to be a part of it!”
Robert Feeney, Chief Financial Officer, Cürex Group
“Thank you for hosting a wonderful event for the CFO community…a tremendous day of networking and learning, and the venue and amenities were the best. Your team put together a great program, perfect.”
Jim Scott, CFO
”The CFO Innovation Conference was first class in every way!”
William B. Hendry, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, DS&D
“I want to commend you for pulling together a wonderful event. It was obvious as to the amount of hard work and attention to detail. A job well done!”
Brian Giambagno, Chief Financial Officer, The Action Environmental Group, Inc.
“Congratulations on a very successful event! The turn-out was tremendous. Thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of your inaugural conference…it was truly an honor to be your host and work with your team. First class all the way!”
Ernie Burrell, Corporate Partnerships & Business Development, New York Jets
“The CFO Conference was spectacular! It was terrific to see your vision come to life.”
Barry Lederman, CFO
“…a really fantastic event!”
C. John DeSimone, III, Esq., PORZIO, BROMBERG & NEWMAN, P.C.
“The CFO Innovation Conference went well beyond my expectations in all aspects. CFO Studio executed on a very difficult feat for its debut major CFO event. The program during the day was excellent. I also heard outstanding reviews from my peers, your sponsors were high caliber (and all very professional and respectful to the attending CFOs), and the Awards ceremony went off like a well-timed machine. Overall, you deserve a huge CONGRATULATIONS!”
Jay Roberts, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, AdvantEdge
CFO Studio Executive Dinner with Bill Flynn, CFO of Sharp
February 10, 2015
Red Knot Restaurant, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ
“An Informative and inspiring dinner meeting.”
Michael VanPatten, Chief Financial Officer, Smart Center Companies
“Outstanding evening.”
Vinnie Tuzzio, Chief Financial Officer, Samaserve
“Hats of to you for hosting another really great event!”
Nicholas Visco, Chief Financial Officer, SEAL Consulting Inc.
“I will surely take with me what I learned.”
Albert Caamic, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Mitsui Foods Inc.
“…another fine event last week. It is incredible how you gather such a fine caliber of individuals for each event. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of them.”
John Breeman, Chief Financial Officer, VOLTARI
CFO Studio Reception honoring Francis Shammo, EVP and CFO of Verizon Communications
December 11, 2014
The Westin Governor Morris Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey
“Thanks once again to you and your team for putting together another great event. As usual, I appreciate the invitation to join you and such fine industry professionals. It was a fun evening, and I had a great time meeting new folks and seeing some familiar faces”
Lisa Strassman, Director of Financial Services, Corporate Controller and Assistant Treasurer, Daikin America, Inc.
CFO Studio Reception honoring David Marberger, SVP, CFO, Godiva Chocolatier
September 23, 2014
The Commissioners Club, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
“The event was fabulous from start to finish. The venue was great and I had some very enjoyable conversations with people I had never met as well as catching up with some friends I hadn’t seen in a while. Ending it with a trip onto the field was perfect as I am lifelong NJ resident and Jets fan. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and sincerely thank you for hosting such a wonderful event. Looking forward to the next one.”
Robert Paglieri, Chief Financial Officer, The Control Group
“I can’t begin to say how impressed I was with everything from venue to attendees. As someone who plans events and goes to hundreds of events every year, I have to say this was an incredible step above the rest. First, MetLife was a beautiful space and the perfect size to host the 200 or so attendees. The flow of the evening was seamless with guests arriving, mingling, and dining on excellent fare. The night transitioned perfectly into brief thoughtful speaking from the CFO of the Jets, sponsors, Andy, and the guest of honor. They then followed up with tours of the stadium! While all of this was fantastic, the standout of the evening was really the caliber of the attendees. I simply do not know how CFO Studio consistently fills the room with the best of the best but they succeed every time. Everyone is genuinely excited to be attending and incredibly friendly. They are not just filming interviews, hosting events, and putting out a publication at this company. They have created a community. I am excited to see what this next year holds for the CFO Studio team and am anxiously looking forward to their conference!”
Jessica Hickman, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Tahas Technologies
“WOW! What an amazing event on Tuesday. The room had tremendous energy, so many new faces and this is no hyperbole – it was truly an awesome evening. There wasn’t enough time during the evening to meet everyone, but those that I was fortunate enough to connect with, were engaging, interesting and foresee longstanding business relationships brewing!”
Maureen Wilner, Divisional Director, Robert Half
“To say I was impressed would be quite an understatement. It was one of the best networking events I have attend, quality people, an excellent program, and of course an exceptional venue.”
Ken Schreiber, Senior Vice President/Chief Sales Officer, HUB International
“The venue, the food, the conversation, the presentations and recognition of Mr. Marberger was spot on. I think you can assess that the evening was a huge success.”
Louis Mattina, Finance Executive
“Fantastic event! Great energy and buzz. I ran into a lot of people I knew or who knew people I know – the 6 degrees of separation.”
Steve O’Connell, Chief Financial Officer, Lenox Corporation
“Thank you again for a great evening. Everyone I talked with really enjoyed themselves and made some connections.”
Vincent DiNardo, Finance Executive
“You have brought it to a whole new level, this was a fantastic networking and learning event! “
Craig Bleifer, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Daiichi Sankyo
“A great and very enjoyable event.”
Bert Marchio, Chief Accounting and Operations Officer, Edge Therapeutics
“Best event yet.”
Thomas Bongiorno, Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Quest Diagnostics
“I enjoyed the evening. It was a very nice venue.”
Bill Flynn, Chief Financial Officer, Sharp Electronics Corporation
“It was a lot of fun.”
Michael Mardy, Chief Financial Officer, Tumi
“I met some really great people at a great venue.”
Bob Barry, Chief Financial Officer, Community Food Bank of New Jersey
“Great event at a great venue.”
Sam Rotter, Chief Financial Officer, Multifamily Management
“Another great event.”
John Breeman, Chief Financial Officer, Voltari
“A nice quality evening event.”
Bill Grammaticas, Finance Executive
“I greatly enjoyed the event.”
Paula Nitto, Finance Executive
“The CFO Studio events are always very impressive and extremely well done.”
John Sickler Jr., Finance Executive
“A great night! Well done.”
Joseph Welter, New Jersey Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
“The event was fantastic!”
Julie Gwozdz, Account Director, Thomson Reuters
“I thought it was terrific, first class.”
Richard Fonte, Senior Vice President, JPMorgan Chase