2025 Speakers

Gary Ennis is the CFO/Finance Director for Google Cloud Americas, overseeing the North America and Latin America Go-to-Market teams. He is responsible for spearheading revenue growth and P&L performance, driving optimal deals for both Google and its customers, and ensuring the development of a sustainable business model for the long term.

Gary’s team is responsible for a wide range of financial activities, including business insights, forecasting, long-range planning, P&L optimization, cost management, growth strategies, compliance, deal-making, pipeline management, and customer investments.

Gary is passionate about leveraging Google’s cutting-edge technology and utilizes AI daily to enhance productivity. He is a strong advocate for the importance of storytelling in finance, emphasizing its role in driving action and facilitating understanding.

With several years of experience in scaling cloud businesses, Gary has played a key role in Google Cloud’s growth, moving from an annual run rate of $23 billion to $45 billion, and its transition from a loss-making entity to one with high-teens operating margins. During his tenure at Microsoft, he supported the Enterprise team in shifting from legacy on-premise solutions to establishing Office 365 and Azure as global powerhouses.

In his previous role at Microsoft, Gary led the Revenue and Gross Margin Team, overseeing current analytics, forward-looking forecasting and planning, and collaborating with investor relations to develop a comprehensive earnings narrative, including guidance for Wall Street. The team analyzed the company’s financial results, P&L, business insights, strategic planning, Bookings & RPO, forecasting, external guidance to Wall Street, gross margin trends, resource allocation, board of directors’ materials, partnership with Investor relations, quarterly earnings, and external KPIs.

Earlier in his career at Microsoft, Gary led the Enterprise sales & marketing finance team, driving financial strategy for sales & marketing, and served as the controller of the Ireland sales subsidiary. Prior to Microsoft, he was the CFO of a Dublin-based tech startup called Buytel and began his career with KPMG. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College Dublin and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CPA).

Dr. Elmar-Marius Licharz, Chief Financial Officer for Volkswagen North American Region and Volkswagen Group of America, oversees the development and implementation of the financial strategy for Volkswagen Group of America.

Elmar joined Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg, Germany, in 2005, and most recently served in the position of Head of Digital Finance. Prior to joining Volkswagen AG, Elmar worked for McKinsey & Company, Inc. where he was responsible for national and international projects in the pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries.

Elmar earned his PhD at the University of Kassel.

Lavanya Chandrashekar was appointed Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Diageo plc in July 2021.

Previous Diageo roles

• Chief Financial Officer, Diageo North America and Global Head of Investor Relations

Previous relevant experience

• Vice President Finance, Global Cost Leadership and Supply Chain – Mondelez International
• Various senior finance roles – Mondelez International (across North America, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa)
• Various senior finance roles – Procter & Gamble (across India, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America)

Dumi Martinez is the CFO of Mars Global Services (MGS), the global business services division of Mars, Incorporated. As CFO, Dumi oversees all strategic financial initiatives across Mars, including integration services, global portfolio management, and business development. His leadership is instrumental in actualizing the MGS OGSM and the success of the MGS finance team and its business partners. Dumi started his career at Mars in 2020 as the CFO of KIND and subsequently assumed the role of Global CFO, Health and Wellness, overseeing finance and strategy of this new division within Mars Snacking, which, under his leadership, reached $1.1 billion in sales across North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia in 2022. During his tenure, Dumi played a pivotal role in the integration of acquisitions such as KIND North America, Nature’s Bakery, and TrüFrü. Before joining Mars, he served as the CFO for Essity’s Professional Hygiene and Americas business units. Dumi earned his degrees in international management from Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico. Dumi is passionate about spending time with his family, coaching and mentorship, and travel. To date, he’s traveled to 67 countries (and counting)!

Cameron Read is the Chief Financial Officer, United States and Canada of Marriott International, Inc. He is responsible for leading all controller functions, operations finance, business analysis, feasibility, asset management, and reporting for the region’s 6,000+ properties.

Mr. Read’s Marriott International career began in 2005. He served in roles of increasing responsibility in the Corporate & Development Finance and Global Asset Management disciplines of the company until 2012. In 2012, Cameron relocated to London, where he created the Asset Management and Business Analysis team and held the position of Vice President, Asset Management & Analysis. In 2016, Mr. Read served as Chief Financial Officer for Marriott’s Europe division, and in 2019, the Middle East and Africa regions were added to his responsibilities. He relocated back to the company’s headquarters to assume his current position in 2022.

Mr. Read holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Jill is North America CFO for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a $80 Billion global luxury goods company. She is responsible for partnering with the North America CEO and leadership team on all financial and strategic objectives supporting the $20 Billion region and serves as a main connection point to global headquarters. She leads a team of professionals in Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Procurement in managing the regional P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow performance.

Jill has significant experience in financial management including sales and marketing finance, corporate financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain finance and investor relations. In her last role before joining LVMH, Jill was Senior Vice President, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis for Viacom. She joined Viacom after several years at Johnson & Johnson. Jill also worked for H.J. Heinz, Delta Air Lines and TRW.

Jill holds a MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Yale University. She is on the Board of Directors of The Toro Company and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council.

Chad Heaton is VP of Finance for Meta Platforms, a role he’s held since 2014. In this role, he leads the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) sector at Meta. He joined the company in 2010 as Manager of Platform Analytics. Prior to Meta, Heaton was a VP at Morgan Stanley Technology Investment Banking. Before that, he served as a Technology Investment Banking Associate at Deutsche Bank. Earlier in his career, Heaton worked in consulting at Avanade, PwC, and Andersen Consulting. He earned a degree in Economics at the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Chryssa C. Halley is Fannie Mae’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role she reports to the Chief Executive Officer, is a member of the Management Committee, Enterprise Risk Committee, Climate Committee, and co-chair of the firm’s Asset and Liability Committee and Capital Committee. She is responsible for Fannie Mae’s financial management, climate strategy, enterprise modeling and enterprise strategic planning.

Previously, Ms. Halley served as Fannie Mae’s Senior Vice President and Controller. Since joining Fannie Mae in 2006, she has held a variety of positions including Senior Vice President and Deputy Controller; Vice President and Assistant Controller for Capital Markets and Operations; Vice President for Tax, Debt and Derivatives, and Securities Accounting; and Vice President for Corporate Tax.

Before joining Fannie Mae, Ms. Halley was a Director of Accounting for the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, and was Senior Director, Debt and Derivative Reporting at Freddie Mac. She is a licensed certified public accountant in Maryland.

Ms. Halley has a Bachelor of Arts in economics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Guru brings wide-ranging global finance and leadership experience across different businesses and countries.  He has a strong track record of enabling business turnaround and expansion and driving functional transformation. Guru has worked with Bayer in a range of roles over the past 20 years. He recently served as Chief Financial Officer of AskBio from March 2021 to July 2023. He was previously the Global Finance Lead for the Oncology franchise from January 2020 until February 2021; CFO of the North American business at Bayer Consumer Health from 2016 to 2019; and CFO of the Bayer Medical Care Division from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he held various finance roles in Germany (Berlin, Wuppertal); Italy; Japan; and Berkeley, California. Before Bayer, his career was focused on finance, audit, and accounting roles at various companies, including Siemens, Citibank, and PWC.

Guru holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from INSEAD, France, and a bachelor’s degree in commerce with emphasis in accounting and tax from St. Xavier’s College, India. He is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Graduate Cost and Works Accountant (Grad CWA), both internationally recognized professional accounting degrees.

Melissa Leonard currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Merck, overseeing the company’s capital structure, cash management, investments, and risk management since February 2018. Previous roles at Merck include Vice President of Manufacturing Finance and Associate Vice President for various finance functions, where responsibilities spanned across manufacturing, marketing, and financial transition management during the Organon spin. Prior to their tenure at Merck, Melissa held significant finance leadership positions at MSD, including Associate Vice President for Finance in Europe and Canada, and Executive Director for the UK & Ireland. Melissa holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.

Erik Gerding is Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He joined the SEC from the University of Colorado School of Law, where he is a Professor of Law. He was previously on the law faculty at the University of New Mexico and taught as a visiting professor at the University of Georgia. Erik practiced in the New York and Washington, DC offices of a large international law firm. He is the author of Law, Bubbles, and Financial Regulation (Routledge 2014).

Clara Sun is a strategic business partner that brings financial expertise to the table along with broad global and portfolio perspective. She is known for pinpointing levers and identifying opportunities to drive business growth and deliver results. Clara prides herself on being a genuine people manager that cares and develops team.

David E. Altig is executive vice president and chief economic adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He serves on the executive leadership team for the Bank’s economic mobility and resilience strategic priority, is an executive cosponsor of the Working Families Employee Resource Network, and is an adviser to the executive leadership committee.

Altig is a fellow and past president of the National Association for Business Economics. In addition, he is a member of the advisory council of the Global Interdependence Center and its College of Central Bankers and a member of the National Business Economics Issues Council. He serves on the board of the Konstanz Seminar on Monetary Theory and Policy. He has past and pending published research in several prominent professional journals, including the American Economic Review, the Journal of Econometrics, the Journal of Monetary Economics, and the National Tax Journal.

Before joining the Atlanta Fed in August 2007, Altig served as vice president and associate director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, where he started as a staff economist in 1991. Before joining the Cleveland Fed, Altig was a faculty member in the department of business economics and public policy at Indiana University. He previously served as an adjunct faculty member in the Scheller School of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology. From 1994 to 2019, Altig was an adjunct faculty member in the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. He has lectured at several other universities, including the Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, Duke University, the University of Iowa, the University of Wisconsin, and the Chinese Executive MBA program sponsored by the University of Minnesota and Lingnan College of Sun Yat-Sen University.

James Suh joined the Panthers as Chief Financial Officer in January of 2023.

Suh oversees all aspects of Sunrise, Sports & Entertainment’s financial, accounting and legal affairs.

Prior to joing the Panthers, Suh spent 11 years with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). In his role as MLSE’s Vice President of Finance, Suh oversaw and managed all aspects of financial planning & analysis, accounting, and cash flows. He also held roles in accounting, FP&A and audit at The Canadian Tire Corporation, Unilever and PricewaterhouseCoopers, respectively.

A native of Toronto, Ontario, Suh is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

Suh currently resides in Parkland, Florida with his wife Jen and three children Noelle, Nahum and Nolan.

I am the leader of the Enabling Functions Finance & Finance Innovation teams at CSL, a global biotech company. With over 20 years of experience across the US, Australia and Europe, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, my track record includes driving strategic projects. delivering financial excellence and value-added solutions. I combine deep financial knowledge with a strategic mindset to provide actionable insights, drive informed decision-making, and offer strategic advice to executive leadership. I also have proven ability to build and lead global teams, foster collaboration, and am dedicated to mentoring and developing team members.

At Senneca Holdings, strategy and financial acumen converge in my role as Vice President of Finance, where I specialize in crafting commercial management and cash flow optimization solutions. My leadership journey, marked by a steadfast commitment to financial strategy and operational excellence, has been fueled by a passion for forecasting accuracy and a drive for process improvement.

Steering our financial team, we prioritize integrity and innovation, harnessing the power of meticulous forecasting to inform business decisions. Our collaborative efforts have shaped a culture of continuous improvement, positioning Senneca Holdings at the vanguard of financial management excellence, where I continue to champion a balanced approach to leadership that inspires peak performance and accountability.

Heather Clayton is Chief Financial Officer for the Vegas Golden Knights and has worked in three positions within the Company over the past 5 years. Prior to her current position, Clayton held the Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller roles for the Company and assisted in the growth of the accounting and finance department jumping from two entities to the current thirteen entities in just over two years. Clayton oversees the financial accounts of all Knight- related venues and five partnering foundations and assisted with numerous hotel acquisitions. Prior to joining The Vegas Golden Knights, Clayton gained experience from a handful of other well-respected roles within the casino industry and educated herself to challenging levels.

Jonathan Ness is the VP, Strategy and Finance, for Global Supply Chain. Within SC, he leads the Strategy and Digital Transformation initiatives along with leading the Global Finance team across corporate, field and shared service locations. A key component of his role is to lead the modernization of our Supply Chain Finance processes, including improving financial predictability and advancing the use of technology and shared services.

Throughout his career, Jon has held a wide variety of Finance leadership roles including leading Global Finance Capabilities, Finance Transformation, Global Integrated Business Planning, the Corporate Finance, North America Snacks CFO and a variety of Supply Chain and North America Foodservice commercial finance roles. Prior to General Mills, he was an Officer in the United States Air Force, where he specialized in contract management and marketing. Jon graduated from South Dakota State University with a Degree in Economics and the University of Oklahoma with a Masters of Public Administration.

Jon and his wife of 25 years, Sarah, live in Delano, MN with their three children and are moving towards being empty nesters with two daughters in college and a son finishing High School and beginning his college search. Outside of work Jon is avid in the outdoors and enjoys woodworking or working on anything mechanical.

Leslie Lunak is senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of BankUnited, Inc., the holding company of BankUnited N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. BankUnited has $35.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, providing a full range of banking services through banking centers in Florida, the New York Metropolitan area and Dallas, Texas, as well as a comprehensive suite of wholesale products to commercial customers through an Atlanta office focused on the Southeast region. The Bank also offers certain commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms.

In her role as BankUnited’s Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Lunak is responsible for oversight of all accounting, financial reporting and financial planning and analysis functions; investor relations; capital, balance sheet, asset/liability, interest rate and liquidity risk management; capital markets activity; procurement and strategic sourcing; taxes; board and board committee presentations and communications, the Company’s emerging ESG strategy and enterprise data analytics.

Ms. Lunak joined BankUnited in 2010 and previously served as the Company’s executive vice president and chief accounting officer and as Senior Vice President, Finance.

Prior to joining BankUnited, she was an Audit Director at the public accounting firm McGladrey & Pullen, LLP with a focus on the financial services industry. Earlier in her career Lunak was an independent consultant, providing finance and accounting related services to clients consisting primarily of community banks and thrifts and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. She started her career at Deloitte and Touche, LLP.

Lunak serves on the board of the Urban League of Broward County, is a Florida CPA and received a B.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.

Gustavo Nascimento is the CFO for Microsoft Latin America, leading a Finance team that partners with the leadership teams in the Subsidiaries and the regional HQ, to enable revenue growth, manage resource allocation and investments, land and expand the Cloud and AI strategy and ensure full compliance with the Company’s standards and with local statutory and tax regulations.

In his 20+ year tenure with Microsoft, Gustavo has performed several Finance roles within US, Latin America and Europe, most recently as Netherlands CFO and before that as UK Commercial Finance Director. Prior to joining Microsoft, Gustavo worked in Finance related functions for other multinational companies in Brazil (Kodak and Vesper/Bell Canada).

Gustavo has a degree in Business Administration with a Master’s in finance, both from EAESP/FGV (Sao Paulo/Brazil).

As a seasoned Executive with over 30 years of cross-functional expertise in the global business arena, Marcus’s career is a testament to enduring leadership and strategic growth. Having captained teams for the past 25 years, Marcus has nurtured a legacy of innovation and expansion within management roles at 11 diverse companies, dedicating the last 17 years to leading significant transformations in just two organizations: Cargill and Dell Technologies.

Marcus’s versatile experience spans Banking, Advertising, Telecommunications, Food, and Technology sectors, showcasing the versatility and adaptability essential in General Management. Marcus’s portfolio is rich with leadership roles in Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, and Operations, reflecting a holistic approach to business management.

An advocate for lifelong learning, Marcus boasts an MBA from FGV and has refined his executive skill set through Harvard Business School’s General Management Program. The next step in his academic and professional progression is a PhD set to commence in 2024, underscoring his commitment to continuous improvement and leadership excellence.

Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, Marcus’s career has spanned continents, cultures, and industries, solidifying his role as a global thought leader in high-stakes business environments. Marcus brings a rich blend of practical wisdom and strategic insight, ideal for a Managing Director or a top executive position, driving success in dynamic markets.

Mandy is the Chief Financial Officer for NeighborWorks Toledo Region located in Northwest, Ohio. NeighborWorks Toledo Region is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America focusing on community development initiatives by providing financial education, promoting homeownership, developing affordable housing, and performing Weatherization services for those who qualify in order to reduce energy costs, promote self-sufficiency, and improve the lives of individuals in our communities. 

Mandy has 25+ years of financial and managerial accounting experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, information technology, higher education and client services. She holds her MBA in Organizational Leadership and Development from Tiffin University and a Bachelor’s in Financial Accounting from the University of Findlay. Additionally, she is a licensed Mortgage Lending Officer and a HUD Certified Housing Counselor.

Jose Luis Borrero has served as NSF’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2023. In this capacity, he has direct oversight of the accounting, controllership, tax and risk management functions, and is also responsible for financial planning, analysis and corporate development activities to advance NSF’s mission and growth. Borrero is a proven CFO with a history of delivering results and creating value for companies like ChemTreat, Deluxe Corporation, 3M, The Quaker Oats Company (PepsiCo), Coca-Cola and Gillette (Procter & Gamble). In each role, he created financial strategies and operational optimization that propelled the business forward to accelerate transformation and growth. Borrero earned a Bachelor of Science Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University.

Jennifer Cloherty is Dawn’s Chief Financial Officer and member of the Dawn Leadership Team. In her role at Dawn, Jennifer is responsible for all financial and M&A activities of the multi-billion-dollar global enterprise. She also leads the Dawn Advisory Council and actively supports the Women’s Leadership Development Program. She is an accomplished executive with a background in consumer-packaged goods, global industrial services, and manufacturing.

Jennifer has 29 years of global business experience in roles of increasing responsibility, complexity, and scale. Prior to joining Dawn, Jennifer spent 4 years as the CFO for Kellogg North America and has also been a segment CFO for the largest reporting segments of Aptiv and Owens Corning. She spent the first 20 years of her career with GE in numerous operational and commercial finance roles across both the United States and Europe.

Jennifer enjoys building positive relationships and driving operational and financial improvements across organizations, and she partners closely with leaders to drive the strategic, operational, and financial performance of our global business.

Jennifer lives in Delton, Michigan, with her soon-to-be husband Jason and their pack of rescue dogs. She earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Philosophy at St. Lawrence University. She served on the board of Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue for 10 years and recently founded and is President and Director of New Beginnings Greek Sporting Dog Rescue.

Rob Konferowicz is CCH Tagetik’s leading expert on Corporate Performance Management solutions and helps large enterprise companies make appropriate, long-term strategic decisions on CPM solutions during their software evaluation cycles. Rob translates customer requirements and industry challenges into best practices with CCH Tagetik.

Victoria Kuklina is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer, often referred to as the ‘FinTech CFO,’ at Pinnacle Home Care, a leading provider of skilled home health nursing services with a robust presence across 17 locations in Florida with 10,000 patient census. In her role as FinTech CFO, Victoria is instrumental in guiding Pinnacle towards informed and strategic decision-making, with a strong focus on leveraging Information Technology and Anlytics to support the company’s ambitious consistent 35% YOY growth and innovative tech objectives.

Victoria’s expertise and contributions have been acknowledged with her recognition as a CFO of the Year honoree by Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2021.

Before her tenure at Pinnacle, Victoria dedicated a decade to CFO consulting, where she spearheaded and nurtured teams through strategic and tactical processes, and successfully steered numerous organizations through critical financial transformations.

Victoria’s qualifications include a Canadian CPA, CGA designation and an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree from Laurentian University. Her extensive skill set encompasses:

✔ CFO Leadership
✔ Specialization in FinTech
✔ Strategic Visionary
✔ Driving Organizational Growth
✔ Mergers and Acquisitions
✔ Restructuring Expertise
✔ Sustainable Process Enhancement
✔ Proficient Team Development
✔ Proven Track Record of Delivering Results
✔ Expertise in Financial Reporting
✔ Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
✔ Proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS
✔ Public Company Accounting Acumen
✔ Systems Implementations and Integrations
✔ Automation Advocate
✔ Sustainable Financial Modeling
✔ Commitment to Continuous Personal Development

With Victoria at the helm, Pinnacle Home Care is poised for sustained success and innovation in the home care industry.

Wetteny Joseph is executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer of Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company and a member of the Fortune 500. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial management, planning, operations and indirect procurement functions. Mr. Joseph also has oversight responsibility for the company’s Human Health Diagnostics business. During his career, he has worked across diverse and complex businesses; led finance functions, business units and business development; and managed relationships with stakeholders from customers and suppliers to investors.

Mr. Joseph joined Zoetis in June 2021, after having spent 13 years in executive positions at Catalent, a global leader in pharmaceuticals, biologics and consumer health products. Before joining Zoetis, he was senior vice president and chief financial officer of Catalent for three years, overseeing accelerated financial growth and value creation at the company through transformational acquisitions and organic capital deployment. He first joined Catalent in 2008 as corporate controller and held several senior finance positions until October 2015, when he was named president of the Clinical Supply Services business, responsible for $400 million in annual sales from the global business unit.

Before joining Catalent, Mr. Joseph held a variety of senior financial positions at the industrial distribution company HD Supply, including as chief financial officer of its $1.2 billion plumbing and HVAC business unit. He also served as corporate controller for Hughes Supply, a Fortune 500, NYSE-listed company that was acquired by Home Depot and became part of HD Supply. In his early career, Mr. Joseph spent six years at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an auditor and strategic financial advisor across a variety of industries.

Ilgi Calik is a versatile Finance Executive with 17+ years of experience in consumer business and interactive entertainment. She is currently the CFO of Warcraft Franchise in Blizzard Entertainment, a leading Business Unit of Microsoft Gaming.

Prior to joining Blizzard Entertainment, Ilgi held diverse roles in Procter and Gamble including Strategy & Commercial Finance, Financial Planning, and Tax to name a few. She joined Activision Blizzard King in 2022 as VP of Corporate Financial Planning, and worked in strong partnership with the C-Suite in delivering Corporate priorities including Microsoft integration.

Ilgi has a strong passion on organizational development, particularly on growing young talents and helping them reach their full potential. Ilgi is currently in the board of Seton Hall University Transformational Leadership in Disruptive Times program, helping students link academia with industry experience.

Tom has more than 15 years of experience leading Fortune 500 organizations through finance transformation initiatives. He works with finance teams to make sure they have the right skills, tools, and mindset to succeed in a fast-changing environment—and more importantly, sustain these efforts long-term. Whether it’s implementing new technologies or upskilling existing teams, Tom brings a unique, forward-looking approach to prepare organizations for the future of finance.

Marybeth Gray works with employers nationwide to reduce healthcare costs and enhance quality. As Senior Vice President of Health and Welfare Benefits at Trion, a Marsh McLennan Agency, she oversees account management for her clients. With a deep understanding of the insurance marketplace, Marybeth has successfully lowered insurance costs and employer liability. She analyzes healthcare utilization data and cost trends, focusing on pharmacy for large, self-insured clients. A key thought leader, she presents at over ten national conferences annually, helping employers navigate the cost implications of pharmacogenomics, specialty medications, and gene therapies, ultimately aiming to improve member health while reducing costs.

Elliot leads business development and partnerships for Capital One Trade Credit. He develops relationships with enterprises to grow their B2B business and improve their working capital by leveraging the Capital One Trade Credit full-service accounts receivable (AR) solution. Prior to joining Capital One, Elliot led strategic partnerships and investments at JPMorgan Chase, where he created new capabilities through fintech partnerships. Before that, Elliot held several roles in corporate development and strategy at global banks and fintech firms.

Chirag is a distinguished Chartered Accountant with over 22 years of experience across finance and supply chain functions in leading FMCG multinational corporations, Mars and Unilever. Currently serving as the CFO for Nature’s Bakery, a high-growth business within Mars Inc., Chirag is focused on driving functional transformation and establishing key enablers to propel exponential business growth.

Prior to this, Chirag led the finance function for Mars Wrigley India, partnering with the CEO to design and implement a strategic roadmap that delivered sustainable, quality growth and unlocked market potential. At Unilever, Chirag played a pivotal role in setting up Global Supply Chain Finance hub from the ground up, building high-performing teams, establishing processes, and leading enterprise-wide change management initiatives.

Throughout his career, Chirag has demonstrated expertise in business partnering, controllership, FP&A, procurement, and capability building. Highlights include scaling up businesses 2X in 3 years twice in his career, partnering business on enterprise transformations leveraging his cross functional skills and driving financial strategy for businesses with complex, high-stakes operations.

Passionate about transformation, Chirag excels at creating world-class capabilities, building teams, and influencing business to adopt innovative practices that deliver value through disruptive quality growth.

At Banko Overhead Doors, strategy and financial acumen converge in my role as Chief Financial Officer, where I specialize in crafting commercial management and cash flow optimization solutions. My leadership journey, marked by a steadfast commitment to financial strategy and operational excellence, has been fueled by a passion for forecasting accuracy and a drive for process improvement.

Steering our financial team, we prioritize integrity and innovation, harnessing the power of meticulous forecasting to inform business decisions. Our collaborative efforts have shaped a culture of continuous improvement, positioning Banko Overhead Doors at the vanguard of financial management excellence, where I continue to champion a balanced approach to leadership that inspires peak performance and accountability.