CFO Roundtable

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Designed by CFOs, for CFOs.

The Terry College of Business CFO Roundtable is the preeminent forum for senior finance executives to exchange best practices and develop strategies for financial planning. Quarterly events in Atlanta are designed by and for CFOs on topics relevant to today’s finance community. Hosted by UGA Executive Education, the interactive, invitation-only program delivers practical value by facilitating idea-sharing and networking opportunities. Attendees build meaningful relationships while discovering innovative ways to drive business performance.

Featured Speaker

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John Hallmark

Principal, Leader: Office of Public Policy  
US Political and Legislative Leader

EY

“The Roundtable has been a valuable experience for me as it 1) combines thought and practice leadership from business and academia, 2) addresses the most relevant topics of the day, 3) provides a professional and efficient networking experience, and 4) the cost can’t be beat!”
Ron DomanicoCFO, Brinks

CFO Roundtable

DC TALK: Insights into the Next Administration

Date:
Thursday, January 9, 2025

Schedule:
7:30–8 a.m.: Networking
8–9 a.m.: Program

Location:
Terry Executive Education Center
Live Oak Square
3475 Lenox Road NE Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30326

Partners

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Accenture logo
Alston & Bird logo
Cusman & Wakefield logo
EY
Korn Ferry company logo
Executive Education, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia

Contact Us

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Jordan King

Associate Director of Open Enrollment Programs & Conferences

Executive Education

Addison Meriwether

Addison Meriwether

Executive Managing Director

Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia, Inc.

Jullian Multari

Jillian Multari

CFO Roundtable Coordinator

Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia, Inc.

Previous Programs and Speakers

    Q2 2024: A Conversation with Governor Brian P. Kemp

    Moderator

    Jimmy Etheredge
    CEO (retired), Accenture North America

    Panel
    • Brian P. Kemp
      Governor, State of Georgia

    Q1 2024: The Cyber Threat

    Moderator

    Kim Peretti
    Partner, Alston & Bird

    Panel
    • Clay Miller
      SVP & CFO, Colonial Pipeline
    • Phil Wislar
      President, FIRST
      Assistant Special Agent in Charge (retired), Federal Bureau of Investigation

    Q4 2023: Generative AI & Finance

    Moderator

    Tiffany Brown
    CFO Services Solution Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

    Panel
    • John Gamble
      EVP & CFO, Equifax
    • Jagruti Solanki
      CFO, BitPay
    • Ty Van Der Wees
      CFO, Ingenico

    Q3 2023: Conversation with President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

    Moderator

    Brian Bowling
    CFO, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

    Panel
    • Raphael Bostic
      President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

    Q2 2023: Influencing Change

    Moderator

    Aneel Delwalla
    Senior Managing Director/ Senior Partner, Accenture

    Panel
    • Jamie Gregory
      Chief Financial Officer, Synovus
    • Andrea Mosley
      Chief Financial Officer, Asplundh
    • Andrew Page
      Former Chief Financial Officer, Footlocker

    Q1 2023: Leading with Courage: Taking Smart Risks in an Uncertain World

    • Alex Pease
      Former U.S. Navy SEAL, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, WestRock
    • Dr. Margie Warrell
      Senior Client Partner-Board and CEO Practice, Korn Ferry

Annual Dinner

The CFO Roundtable Annual Dinner and CFO of the Year Award gives us an opportunity to highlight the outstanding achievements of our local CFOs as well as offer a candid discussion on topics that benefit, inform, and entertain our guests.

Previous Annual Dinner Keynote Speakers

  • 2024: Amy Hood
    EVP & CFO, Microsoft
  • 2023: Collette Kress
    EVP & CFO, NVIDIA
  • 2022: Dennis Coleman
    CFO, Goldman Sachs
  • 2021: Paul Jacobson
    Executive VP & CFO, General Motors Co
  • 2019: Sara Friar
    CEO, Nextdoor
  • 2018: Brett Biggs
    Executive VP & CFO, Walmart

CFO of the Year Recipients

  • 2024: John Gamble
    CFO, Equifax
  • 2023: Richard McPhail
    EVP & CFO, The Home Depot
  • 2022: Steve Scherger
    EVP & CFO, Graphic Packaging
  • 2021: Trevor Lang
    EVP & CFO, Floor & Decor
  • 2019: David Pipes
    CFO, Inspire Brands
  • 2018: Alison Rand
    CFO, Primerica

Women’s Initiative

The CFO Roundtable Women’s Initiative was launched in 2018 with the following mission — “To foster meaningful connections and provide valuable content to Atlanta’s senior female financial executives.” In addition to our women’s programs, we strive to increase awareness of the CFO Roundtable Quarterly programs and increase the attendance of the women members.

Previous themes include:

  • Q4 2024: Women in Leadership: A Conversation with Alison Dukes
  • Q3 2024: Women in Leadership: A Conversation with Wendy Stewart
  • Q2 2024: Women in Leadership: A Conversation with Carol Tome
  • Q4 2023: Women in Leadership: Understanding and Sharing the Imposter Experience
  • Q2 2023: Dynamics of Tomorrow’s Workplace
  • Q1 2023: Fixing the “Leaky” Pipeline: Retaining Women Throughout Their Progression
  • Women in Leadership: Build Your Brand

Community Connection: Junior Achievement

The CFO Roundtable proudly supports the incredible work of Junior Achievement of Georgia. After each of the quarterly sessions, the CFO Roundtable donates in the name of each speaker to JA. JA’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to success in a global economy.  Their vision is to serve as a business integrated education partner with expertise in experiential learning that successfully develops key mindsets and skills for students to lead meaningful and successful lives. The legacy of each CFO Roundtable speaker continues in the youth within our community.

Advisory Board

  • Steve Scherger (Chairman)
    EVP & CFO, Graphic Packaging Holding Company
  • Dev Ahuja
    SVP & CFO, Novelis
  • Pritpal Aujla
    CAO, Group CFO & Partner, The Vistria Group
  • Ben Ayers
    Dean & Earl Davis Chair in Taxation, UGA Terry College of Business
  • Brian Bowling
    EVP & CFO, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
  • Dallas Clement
    Executive Vice President & CFO, Cox Enterprises
  • John Gamble
    Corporate VP & CFO, Equifax
  • Warren Gardiner
    CFO, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
  • Mark George
    EVP & CFO, Norfolk Southern
  • Aleem Gillani
    Director, Audit Committee Chair, Freddie Mac
  • Bruce Hausmann
    VP & CFO, Interface
  • Robert Herz
    Former Chariman, Financial Accounting Standsard Board
  • Karen Holcom
    SVP & CFO, Acuity Brands
  • Dan Janki
    EVP & CFO, Delta Air Lines
  • Kelly C. Janzen
    Former CFO, Dabico Airport Solutions
  • Neil Johnston
    EVP & CFO, Cushman & Wakefield
  • Bryan Langley
    CFO, Floor & Decor
  • Ellie May
    Vice President & Controller, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Richard McPhail
    EVP & CFO, The Home Depot
  • Clay Miller
    SVP & CFO, Colonial Pipeline Company
  • Tim Murphy
    CFO, White Cap
  • Bert Nappier
    EVP & CFO, Genuine Parts Company
  • Susan O’Farrell
    Director, Leslie’s Pools
  • Bob O’Shaughnessy
    EVP & CFO, PulteGroup
  • Alex Pease
    EVP & CFO, Ashtead Sunbelt
  • Dominique Petitgenet
    EVP & CFO, Immucor
  • Richard Peretz
    CFO-Retired, UPS
  • David Pipes
    CFO-Retired, Inspire Brands
  • Tracy Tan
    CFO, Primerica
  • Lorna Street
    CFO, American Greetings
  • Richard Westenberger
    EVP & CFO, Carter’s

Chair Emeritus

  • Ron Domanico
    CFO, Take Down Sportswear
  • Paul Jacobson
    EVP & CFO, General Motors
  • Kurt Kuehn
    Retired CFO, UPS, Director HSIC, LocatorX, SASB Member