Stathis Gould
Katonah
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the International Federation of Accountants, specializing in thought leadership, strategic and risk management. Proven track record in fostering relationships and driving innovative engagement and content strategies. Skilled in decision-making and communication, I excel in developing high-performing teams and executing organization-wide initiatives, policies and processes that enhance trust in business.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
International Federation of Accountants, IFAC
02.2006 - Current
- Risk management and ethics specialist: I lead IFAC's enterprise risk management and connectivity to strategic planning and decision making. This involves developing and implementing a new ERM policy and process across the organization and reporting to the Board.
- Corporate engagement and partnerships leadership: I lead a team to create and deliver member and corporate-centric strategic engagement and content for board and business leader audiences. Over the last 20 years, I have excelled in content development based on effective engagement and relationships with business leaders through influential global advisory forums and represented IFAC at high-profile events.
- Thought leadership: I have extensive experience in developing policy and thought leadership on key developments and best practices in corporate governance and trust in business, reporting and assurance including sustainability and financial reporting, strategies to embed sustainability and ethics into decision making, and enterprise risk management.
- Strategic decision maker and team leadership: As a key member of IFAC’s leadership team, I have designed and driven strategic initiatives to enhance IFAC's client value, developed innovative engagement strategies including our corporate partnership strategy, and nurtured an effective and motivated team.
Head of Technical Issues
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
06.2000 - 01.2006
- Responsible for planning and delivering a program of high quality technical and professional development content to support CIMA's thought leadership in trust in business and promoting best practices in corporate governance, ethics, risk and performance management.
- I developed a high-performing team by providing mentorship and guidance, and empowering team members to be innovative and deliver high-quality service delivery.
Policy Manager and Adviser
British Dental Association
04.1997 - 06.2000
- Developed effective relationships with elected officers of the UK's General Dental Services Committee and other key stakeholders to develop policy and to negotiate with the UK Government's Department of Health on key aspects of healthcare, and on service contracts and performance of general dental practitioners.
Service and Performance Analyst, and Manager
Croydon Health Authority
10.1995 - 04.1997
- Delivered data and insights to support healthcare commissioning with a focus on decision useful performance analysis and reporting on a wide range of healthcare service delivery areas. I was also heavily involved in the implementation of effective strategies and performance management structures to manage healthcare services.
Project Manager
Compaq Computer
01.1994 - 10.1995
- Excelled at project and account management to support the localization of software and content involving planning, designing, and scheduling resources, contracts and performance management for large projects across the globe.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Economics And Policy
University of London
London, UK06-2016
MBA - Business And Finance
University of Westminster
London, UK06-2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning and team management
- Risk management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Director
International Federation of Accountants, IFAC
02.2006 - Current
Head of Technical Issues
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
06.2000 - 01.2006
Policy Manager and Adviser
British Dental Association
04.1997 - 06.2000
Service and Performance Analyst, and Manager
Croydon Health Authority
10.1995 - 04.1997
Project Manager
Compaq Computer
01.1994 - 10.1995
Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Economics And Policy
University of London
MBA - Business And Finance
University of Westminster
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