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John Baule

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CEO at FutureView Systems
📍 Oakton, Virginia, United States

John is the CEO of FutureView Systems, a seasoned financial executive with 25 years of experience as a CFO, and a Certified Public Accountant. He has a history of guiding companies through significant growth, including two IPOs and numerous M&A transactions, notably as CFO for ChannelAdvisor.

Based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, John is a proud team leader and enjoys engaging with the local business community. He maintains strong ties to his alma mater, the College of William & Mary, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

John believes AI is the fourth major sea-change in finance, following spreadsheets, the internet, and the SaaS/Cloud revolution.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Oakton, Virginia, United States
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AI in Finance
He views AI as the fourth significant technological transformation in finance and actively discusses its impact, showcasing a forward-looking perspective on the industry.
Growth Company Finance
His career has centered on scaling financial operations for growth companies, including leading two successful IPOs as a CFO, a core focus of his expertise.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
CEO
FutureView Systems
9-2015 - 3-2018
Chief Financial Officer
ShopKeep
10-2012 - 10-2015
Chief Financial Officer
ChannelAdvisor
4-2012 - 9-2012
Interim Group Finance Director
INTO University Partnerships
11-2009 - 6-2011
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer - Apollo Global
Apollo Group
In the press

Media appearances

Ep 68: Financial Management Systems in Companies, Forecasting and Accounting Technology with John Baule, CEO & Co‑Founder of FutureView Systems. Featured in Successful Scales Podcast
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Education
1982 - 1986
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William & Mary
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