How CFOs are Driving Growth | NYC | February 22, 2012

Keri currently manages Host Analytics' product marketing activities. She also oversees lead generation, PR and Analyst Relations. Keri has over 15 years' experience in the CPM space. Previously, she managed the highly successful release and launch of Hyperion Planning and subsequently ran Product Marketing for all of Hyperion's packaged applications. d. During her time in corporate marketing Keri managed Hyperion's global launch and marketing programs. Most recently Keri was with Oracle where she led the Product Management team responsible for all the Oracle EPM Planning products. Prior to working in the high tech industry, Keri held positions in Finance and IT for large organizations such as Ciba Geigy and Unilever. Keri is a chartered UK accountant and has a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Sussex.

Ernie Humphrey has over 15 years of experience in treasury and finance, encompassing working capital management, financial risk management, investment management, financial reporting and acquisition integration management. Ernie currently serves in the role of Vice President, Membership & Marketing at Proformative where his responsibilities include developing and delivering best-in-class, free professional resources for treasury and finance professionals. Formerly, Ernie served as the Director of Treasury Services and as a Director of the Corporate Treasurers Council for the Association for Financial Professionals. Ernie has extensive practical experience in the areas of international cash management, global insurance, and acquisition integration. Ernie has a BS and MS in Economics both from Purdue University.

Mr. Kwiatkowski is the chief financial officer at ScrollMotion, and emerging growth, New York City start-up, that develops enterprise solutions for publishers and companies to create unique, video-rich Apps for the Apple iOS and Android platforms. Responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting, tax, treasury and audit, Mr. Kwiatkowski brings more than 25 years of experience within the technology industry, 15 of those within the software and cloud computing industry. Having held senior leadership roles at public companies Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and QAD, Mr. Kwiatkowski’s true passion is with building new businesses and optimizing cash flow. For the past decade, he has been the CFO of multiple startup software companies including, Paxonix, Inc., Questerra LLC, Forest Technology Group, Intelligent Systems and Executive Advisor to Privy Mobile. In addition, Mr. Kwiatkowski was Division CFO for MeadWestvaco’s New Venture portfolio specializing in incubating new businesses, developing partnerships and facilitating acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Kwiatkowski earned his Bachelor Degree Cum Laude from Northeastern University and an MBA Cum Laude from Babson College, FW Olin Graduate School of Business.

Dan is responsible for the company’s overall finance, legal and human resources functions. He joined the company in May 2011, and is based in the New York headquarters. Dan has over 12 years’ experience in mobile technology, having worked in a variety of finance, corporate development, business development, product management and legal functions at TextGuard, RealNetworks, WiderThan, Ztango and MobileSpring. Most notably, Dan acted as deputy CFO and general counsel of WiderThan, taking WiderThan public on NASDAQ in 2005, and leading WiderThan’s ultimate sale to RealNetworks in 2006. At RealNetworks, Dan served as VP, Corporate and Business Development. Dan started his career practicing law at Thelen, Reid & Priest and Sullivan & Cromwell, negotiating corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions transactions for telecommunications companies. Dan earned his BA in History from Stanford University, a JD from George Washington University and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University.

Wayne grows companies. It’s as simple as that. Wayne enables companies to expand their operational, administrative, accounting and information systems, which allows them to increase the number of clients, which creates more sales and in turn moves the engine which starts the growth pattern. This then requires new and innovative ways the modernize systems to start the process all over again. Wayne has and will continue to enable companies to have steady progress in increasing profitability. Whether as a Consultant implementing new accounting systems or as the Chief Financial Officer, Wayne has succeeded in growing a broad range of companies; including some of the top modeling companies in New York. His knowledge and experiences outside of the entertainment (modeling) sub-industry has allowed him to think in terms which are outside the normal parameters of these industries.

Ken Stumder is Assistant Controller at Stylesight, the industry-leading global content and technology provider for professionals in the style, fashion and design sectors. Ken's primary role at Stylesight is to manage all aspects all financial reporting, consolidations, as well as to perform contract reviews, and assist with budgeting and forecasting. Career passions include systems and process enhancements. Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from City University of New York - Queens College. He began his career at Deloitte & Touche, and is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Host Analytics offers the only full SaaS Corporate Performance Management (CPM) suite which helps CFO’s drive fact based decision making throughout the organization and put rigor into financial processes. Host Analytics' on-demand CPM solution helps executives see the full implications of decisions—both risk and reward. Finance departments using Host Analytics enjoy lower headcount costs, streamlined budgeting, planning, scenario analysis, financial reporting and consolidation processes. Unlike traditional in-house solutions that require a large capital investment up front and specialized personnel to support them, Host Analytics customers get started by paying an annual subscription fee that includes all maintenance & support. The result is vastly improved decision making and faster returns on their CPM investment.

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