Hunt Scanlon Media’sThe Power of Interim Talent: Enhancing Finance Teams with Flexibility and Expertise

September 11, 1:00PM-2:00PM ET

In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, adaptability and expertise are crucial. Businesses are constantly facing evolving challenges that require swift and effective solutions. Interim talent offers the flexibility and specialized knowledge necessary to navigate these changes successfully. This webinar will delve into the significant benefits of incorporating interim professionals into finance teams, providing attendees with valuable insights from industry experts.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where you’ll learn from seasoned leaders about the strategic value of interim talent. Discover how these professionals can seamlessly integrate into your teams to address immediate needs and contribute to long-term success. This event is tailored for business leaders and HR professionals who aim to stay ahead in a competitive market.

There will be an opportunity for audience members to put their questions to panel members and join the conversation.

Speakers

Matt Shore

Chief Executive Officer
StevenDouglas

Matt Shore joined StevenDouglas in 2006, playing an integral role in the company’s significant growth with a focus on maintaining the firm’s great culture and boutique approach. As CEO, Matt has oversight and management of all aspects of company operations. Under his leadership, StevenDouglas has garnered various honors, including Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting firms, Hunt Scanlon’s Top 25 Executive Search Firms, and 5 consecutive years on the Inc 5000 list. Matt has been a catalyst for the firm’s 2000% growth since 2005, making StevenDouglas one of the fastest growing firms in America.

Mr. Shore originally joined the company as a Senior Vice President, brought in to launch the highly successful Interim Resources Practice, and soon after was promoted to President to help scale the Search business as well. Since then, Matt has helped StevenDouglas opportunistically grow from 1 office and 15 employees when he joined, into a national firm with over 20 offices and 150 professionals. During his tenure there, the firm also expanded its capabilities and service offerings to include Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, Technology Staffing, and Interim Resources across an array of industries domestically and internationally.

Matt has been an industry leader in Executive Search for over 25 years, previously leading StevenDouglas’ highly successful CFO Search practice while directing the broader Executive Search practice company-wide. Prior to joining the firm, Matt spent 10 years in progressive leadership roles for a national recruiting firm where he ran the Professional Recruiting division throughout Florida. Matt received both his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accounting degrees from the University of Florida, and initially was a Florida CPA that worked in the Audit practice at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

An active community member, Matt is a former Board Chairman for YPO Palm Beach, and a former Board Chair for United Way of Broward County. In addition, he has made a significant impact on many civic organizations including the Jason Taylor Foundation, LifeNet4Families and Cystic Fibrosis.

Craig Lewis

Senior Vice President
Interim Resources Division

Craig Lewis joined StevenDouglas as Senior Vice President of the Interim Resources Division, and a seasoned business development and general management professional with over 30 years of experience in various roles across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Professional Services. Throughout his career, Craig has worked with notable companies such as GE, Clorox, Exide, and several professional services firms. He successfully led teams of up to 150 people with P&L responsibilities up to $600 million. His teams have achieved significant revenue growth including more than tripling the revenue of a local Atlanta practice.

With a strong focus on client needs and expertise in business development and strategic planning, Craig provides optimal client service to ensure client needs are met and exceeded. As an individual sales director he closed more than $25 million in revenue to Fortune 500 clients.

Craig is passionate about working with both clients and candidates to meet the growing demand for flexible project work. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University and his MBA from Cleveland State University.

Haresh Shah

Chief Financial Officer
Club Car

Haresh Shah is the Chief Financial Officer of Club Car, where he orchestrates the financial strategy of a company renowned for its golf, personal, and utility vehicles. With over three decades of expertise, Haresh brings a unique blend of operational focus and a proven track record of fostering company growth. 

His career is highlighted by remarkable success in high-growth markets like India, China, and the Philippines. Before taking the helm at Club Car, Haresh served as CFO at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, a private equity-backed venture, and before that, as CFO at Welbilt Inc., a publicly traded company. The earliest days of his career began with PwC, where he honed his skills as an audit manager. Citing his fiscal prowess and business acumen, Top CFOs recently recognized Haresh as a Top 25 CFO in Tampa, FL.

Haresh’s academic foundation was laid at Baruch College in New York City, where he earned his undergraduate degree in accountancy.  With a solid education and a wealth of hands-on experience, Haresh drives Club Car’s financial success forward with unwavering determination and solid strategy.

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”-Bobby Unser

Jeff Lawrence

Chief Financial Officer
National Spine and Pain Centers

Mr. Lawrence is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience leading the finance functions of high growth founder-owned and PE-backed companies. Mr. Lawrence is well-regarded for his ability to lead healthcare companies through transformational activities, including acquisitions, national expansion, divestitures, and recapitalizations.

Since May 2023, Mr. Lawrence has served as the Chief Financial Officer of National Spine and Pain Centers.  Prior to National Spine and Pain Centers, Mr. Lawrence served as CFO of Floridian Health, a provider of value-based health care to primarily Medicare and Medicaid patients.  Prior to Floridian, Mr. Lawrence was CEO of Conviva Physician Group, leading 400+ employed clinicians. Prior to Conviva, Mr. Lawrence was CFO of MCCI Group, one of the largest value-based primary care physician groups in the Southeast United States that was ultimately sold to Humana.

Mr. Lawrence earned a B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers University and M.B.A. with honors from Duke University, where he serves on the Healthcare Alumni Advisory Board.

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