September 23, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Free Virtual Event
Letter from the Publisher
Scott Schimmels
As part of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s CFO Awards free virtual event that was staged this year on Wednesday, September 23rd, we also featured an elite panel of industry experts who discussed the ever-changing economic climate, the evolving role of the CFO, the current state of financial affairs, and the overall impact to businesses in Southern California.
It was a discussion not to be missed, with our panelists delving into specifics pertaining to how companies are rebounding financially from the COVID-related challenges and some of the best practices that have evolved around the “new normal” in order to achieve fiscal resiliency.
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Brandon Ferrera
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Brian Hegarty
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Atul Sapra
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HONOREES
PUBLIC COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR
Winner
Steve Binder – MANNKIND
PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (LARGE COMPANY)
Winner
Lilit Davtyan – Phonexa
PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM COMPANY)
Winner
Eric Chan – L.A. Clippers
PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (SMALL COMPANY)
Winner
Brett Abbey – Mob Scene
RSM MIDDLE MARKET
Winner
Sean Brecker – Headspace Inc.
GOVERNMENT CFO OF THE YEAR
Winner
Ann Santilli – Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
NONPROFIT CFO OF THE YEAR
Winner
David Felman – Jewish Family Service Los Angeles
STARTUP CFO OF THE YEAR
Winner
Scott Lai – Burst USA, Inc.
RISING STAR CFO OF THE YEAR
Winner
Amer Alnajafi – Anastasia Beverly Hills
For the list of Finalists:
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Inside This Supplement:
Stay in Touch with a Critical Business Partner
In the COVID-19 era, keeping in touch and staying connected is a challenge, both in our personal and business lives. However, by applying technology and ingenuity, we can find ways, and the payoff is enormous… Read More
Most Businesses Proceeding with International Expansion Plans
Recent research released by Globalization Partners and CFO Research indicates that most businesses are undeterred by the impact of COVID-19 and are still moving forward with plans for new or expanded international operations… Read More
A Global View: CFOs’ Perspectives on Fiscal Recovery
As COVID-19 restrictions continued to lift in some countries while others remained in lockdown, PwC’s COVID-19 CFO Pulse survey from this summer revealed that CFOs are most concerned about the effects of a global economic downturn (60%) and the possibility of a new wave of infection (58%)… Read More
Only 48% of Businesses Are Operating with an Agile Planning Process
Vena Solutions, a platform that connects people, process and technology to power integrated finance-led business planning, today announced the release of the inaugural Vena Industry Benchmark Report… Read More
Three Critical Areas Where CFOs Drive Enterprise Performance Improvements
Chief Financial Officers and finance leaders are playing a larger role in enterprise-wide business transformations, particularly in operations, technology and talent, according to a survey conducted last year by FTI Consulting’s Office of the CFO Solutions practice, in collaboration with CFO Research… Read More
Report Recommends Strategies for CFOs to Create Long-term Value
FCLTGlobal, a non-profit organization that develops research and tools that encourage long-term investing, late last year released a report that explores the role of chief financial officers (CFO) in long-term financial behaviors and strategies within their companies… Read More
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