K. Sean Frey

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DISC Type : Di

Chief Financial Officer, Americas at Hidden Road

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

K. Sean Frey is the Chief Financial Officer for the Americas at Hidden Road, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services and capital markets. Described by colleagues as a data-driven thought leader and strategic partner, he specializes in scaling finance functions for high-growth, PE-backed companies and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Outside of his finance career, he is a husband, father, and coach. A self-described "Mentor, Coach, Lifelong Learner, " he once took a purposeful mid-career sabbatical to focus on his physical and mental health, personal relationships, and skill development, showing a deep commitment to personal growth and well-being.

Unique fact: He holds a Series 27 FINOP certification, a specialized license for financial and operations principals in the securities industry.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Confident

Risk-Accepting

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Digital Asset Finance
His current role at Hidden Road, a technology-driven prime brokerage, involves financing across both traditional and digital assets.
Scaling Finance Functions
He has a proven track record of leading accounting, treasury, and FP&A functions through periods of rapid growth, such as at Marex North America.
Mentorship & Coaching
Identifies as a mentor and coach in his professional life and personal bio, and is praised by colleagues for his willingness to guide others.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Chief Financial Officer, Americas at Hidden Road
3-2024 - 1-2026
Managing Director, CFO, COO, CCO at Outset Global
7-2023 - 2-2024
Health and well-being at Career Break
12-2022 - 6-2023
Chief Financial Officer (Interim), Marex North America at Marex
4-2021 - 6-2023
Chief Financial Officer at X-Change Financial Access, LLC. (XFA)

Education

2007 - 2010
MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1994 - 1998
BBA from University of Notre Dame

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Insights For Selling To K. Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with K. Sean is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from K. Sean

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will K. Sean move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can K. Sean take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And K. Sean

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