CFO of the Year 2018

CFO of the Year 2018 CFO of the Year 2018

IBJ honors top financial executives

IBJ launched its CFO of the Year recognition program in 2008 to spotlight the crucial role that top financial executives play in helping Indiana companies, government agencies and not-for-profits develop strategy and flourish. This year’s class is a diverse group that includes CFOs of a city, a hospital, a sports team and a law firm.

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Public Companies

Jim Ryan

TOP HONOREE

Jim Ryan

Old National Bancorp

Jim Ryan has helped make Old National Bancorp more efficient and has helped orchestrate its entrance into the Minneapolis market.

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Private Companies (Revenue $100 Million or Less)

Blake Koriath

TOP HONOREE

Blake Koriath

High Alpha

Under Blake Koriath’s financial leadership, High Alpha has raised well over $100 million and launched about a dozen companies.

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Private Companies (Revenue Over $100 Million)

Laurie Schrader

TOP HONOREE

Laurie Schrader

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Laurie Schrader has helped lead Faegre Baker Daniels to six consecutive years of revenue and profitability growth.

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Not-For-Profit / Government Companies (Revenue $100 Million or Less)

Joseph Slater

TOP HONOREE

Joseph Slater

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

Under Joseph Slater’s financial leadership, Gleaners has established a $9.5 million endowment and cut operating expenses more than $1 million a year.

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Not-For-Profit / Government Companies (Revenue Over $100 Million)

Fady Qaddoura

TOP HONOREE

Fady Qaddoura

Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Fady Qaddoura has helped the city achieve three straight balanced budget after a decade of deficits.

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