For many companies, expanding internationally has become less of an option and more of an imperative. With 85% of global GDP existing outside the U.S., expanding internationally is a strategic move involving new markets, revenue streams and hopefully an increased return on investment. But while global expansion offers tremendous opportunities, it can also be fraught with challenges—especially if you're unaccustomed to navigating the legal, regulatory and cultural terrain in a new country. Come to this session to learn how you can smooth the path to grow globally, hire internationally, control costs and get the green light from your CFO.
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John Mazzone
VP of Finance
Globalization Partners
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John Mazzone is an experienced finance professional with over 20 years of technical accounting and operational finance experience. John spent the first half of his career with PwC and KPMG as an auditor of companies ranging from small startups to large SEC reporting entities. He also led due diligence teams and advised private equity and strategic buyers on a variety of transactions. After his public accounting career, John held key finance positions at a large international public biotechnology company and large international financial investment firms.
Over the last 10 years, John has led large international accounting finance teams and implemented best in class practices. With John’s vast international finance experience across a broad spectrum of companies, he is well aware of the challenges company’s face when contemplating international expansion.
John earned his CPA license in the state of Massachusetts.