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Ildiko Szabo

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Chief Financial Officer at Cheval Collection Ltd.
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ildiko Szabo is a seasoned CFO with over 18 years of financial and operational leadership experience in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors. An ACCA certified professional, she has a strong track record of driving growth, implementing financial structures, and leading performance improvements for companies like Cheval Collection and Soho House.

Outside of her core financial duties, she demonstrates a passion for high-level business strategy and thought leadership. Her interests in publications like the Harvard Business Review and insights from firms like McKinsey & Company suggest a dedication to continuous learning and staying ahead of business trends.

She recently contributed as a panelist at the CFO Engage Summit, discussing the current challenges facing financial leaders.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Hospitality Finance
Her career is centered around financial leadership within the hospitality and retail sectors, with key roles at Cheval Collection Ltd. and Soho House & Co.
Business Growth
Has a passion for contributing to growth and a track record that includes doubling turnover during her tenure as Finance Director at Soho House UK.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Cheval Collection Ltd.
9-2023 - 1-2025
Group Finance and Operations Director
Farmacy
1-2023 - 8-2023
Opening Finance Director
England's Grace
9-2019 - 12-2022
Finance Director - UK
Soho House & Co
4-2017 - 8-2019
UK Operations and Reporting Finance Director
Soho House & Co
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Education
2-2023 - 4-2023
MBA Essentials
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2002 - 2005
BA (HONS)
University of South Wales
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