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Edward Shay

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Vice President Finance IBM Software at IBM
📍 White Plains, New York, United States

Edward is a seasoned finance executive with extensive senior management experience at IBM, specializing in the IT sector. As a Certified Public Accountant and graduate of Baruch College, he has expertise in financial performance, pricing, and enterprise risk management. He has held multiple VP of Finance roles, driving high-value financial outcomes for IBMs software and technology divisions.

Having lived in China for five years, Edward gained significant international business experience, adding a global perspective to his financial acumen. This experience complements his professional background by providing him with a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics and operations. He aims to leverage this unique blend of skills.

He co-developed and filed a patent for a cognitive technology, the Scenario Planning Advisor, to identify and manage emerging business risks.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President Finance IBM Software
Job Level
Senior
Location
White Plains, New York, United States
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Enterprise Risk Management
Served as Chief Risk Officer at IBM, contributed to a technology white paper, and co-developed a patented cognitive technology for managing emerging enterprise risk.
Hybrid Cloud Finance
As VP of Finance for IBM Cloud, he was responsible for the pricing, forecasting, and financial performance of the entire hybrid cloud technology portfolio.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Vice President Finance IBM Software
IBM
1-2018 - 11-2021
Vice President, Finance And Operations, IBM Cloud & Cognitive Software
IBM Corporation
11-2015 - 12-2017
Chief Risk Officer & Vice President of Pension Management
IBM Corporation
3-2014 - 10-2015
Vice President Finance & Planning, IBM Global Technology Services
IBM Corporation
2-1982 - 8-1990
Audit Manager
Arthur Andersen & Co.
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Baruch College
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