Scott A. Gerard

Accomplished financial executive with diverse public and private company experience in financial services, media/marketing, and information research including extensive financial and SEC reporting, the completion and integration of accretive acquisitions, execution of profit driven strategic initiatives, strong track record of regulatory compliance, and streamlining of financial processes. Previously, Chief Financial Officer of a private-equity backed marketing and media company. Previously Chief Financial Officer of a publicly-traded provider of research and consulting services with $50 million in annual revenues,$5 million of EBITDA, 225 F/T employees, and full offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. Successfully acquired and integrated 4 companies accretive to earnings, restructured portions of the Company, and ultimately sold the Company to a large public strategic buyer. Previously Controller of the Reporting and Financial Analysis function at Citibank of a 450 member technology organization with an annual expense base of $92 million. Previously a Hedge Controller and in Big Four public accounting at KPMG.

Specialties: Corporate Strategy, GAAP/Accounting, Finance, Tax, Management, Operations, M&A, Legal, SEC/Regulatory Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Treasury, Technology, Risk Management, Organizational Development, Investor Relations, Board Relations