Key takeaways from this session include:
- Future Outlook of F&A function
- Impact of digitization and how it would change F&A operations
- Current status of technology adoption in the function
Panelists:
Vivek Tewari, Executive Managing Director, Business Process Management, Nexdigm
With over 25 years experience, Vivek Tewari currently leads Nexdigm’s Business Process Management (BPM) practice. He plays a pivotal role in creating ecosystems that facilitate his clients’ long-term growth by delivering cost and efficiency impact in process-driven, high-precision projects. Vivek has extensive experience in multi-site operations, sales, transitions, digital transformation, and general management. He is a well-regarded leader of business and people having built and led teams of varied sizes to include diverse global teams exceeding 10,000 members.
Frank Cesario, CEO - Yunhong CTI Ltd
Frank worked as a CFO for 20 years at 5 entities, primarily small publicly traded manufacturers. Frank has served as FEI Chicago chapter president, as well as a director on the FEI national board.
Carolyn Gomez, CFO - Goodheart-Willcox
Carolyn Gomez (she/her) is the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Goodheart-Willcox Company, a publisher of print and digital instructional materials for Career & Technical and Health & Wellness Education. As CFO, Carolyn provides strategic leadership for the company’s accounting and finance, human resources, and operations functions. Ms. Gomez has over two decades of experience within manufacturing, distribution and services industries in start-ups, mid-size, and global Fortune 500 organizations. Carolyn has been a member of the FEI Chicago Board since 2022.
Moderator:
Marc Lessem, Senior Executive Director, Nexdigm
Marc leads efforts to enhance Nexdigm brand in North America. An executive with more than 30 years of diverse experience, he has held senior management roles in General Management, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Finance. Marc worked in both large cap and emerging/start-up organizations and he understands how to be nimble and adapt accordingly. His background spans manufacturing and distribution in both goods and services. He has a track record of building businesses and markets. Marc resides in the Chicagoland area and is FEI’s primary point of contact via [email protected].