Boardroom Strategy.
Financial Leadership.
Insights for What’s Next.
My career has been built at the intersection of finance, technology, C-Suite leadership, and public company board governance. I've had the privilege of leading from the CFO seat and serving on impactful public boards, experiences that taught me that lasting impact is as much about adaptability and trust as it is about numbers.
Meet Kimberley
With over two decades as CFO, a front-row seat to technology’s evolution and now occupying multiple public board room seats, I’ve witnessed finance grow from number-crunching to the forefront of innovation and decision-making. Welcome to candid insights, actionable tools, and leadership stories built for a world that never stands still.
Expertise
Boardroom &
Governance
I serve on multiple public and private boards, including chairing Audit and Compensation Committees. My focus is on turning governance into a strategic advantage through best practices, regulatory fluency, and pragmatic insights.
CFO & Finance
Leadership
With over 20 years of experience as a CFO, I’ve led organizations through M&A, digital transformation, and strategic growth and all facets of financial strategy, planning, reporting and risk management.
Technology
I’ve navigated finance through waves of digital disruption, embedding tech into finance to unlock insights, enhance agility, and future-proof decisions. My passion is helping leaders harness innovation to elevate performance.
Educator
I bring real-world experience into the classroom, connecting theory with practice to prepare leaders for the challenges ahead. I design and teach programs that equip finance professionals, executives, and board members with the strategic, ethical, and operational tools to lead with clarity and purpose.
Media
Aon at the Top Podcast
How Leaders Balance
Vision and Opportunism
One of Kimberley's favorite takeaways: “Sometimes the best decisions aren’t part of a plan—they’re part of the process.” 🎧 Tune in to this episode of AON at the Top and hear how Kimberley turned challenge into impact across every chapter of her career.
CFO Magazine
Storytelling isn’t just for marketers—it’s a critical skill for every finance leader who wants to elevate their message, influence the boardroom, and lead through change.
In Kimberley's article featured in CFO Magazine, "The Five Stories CFOs Tell", Kimberley unpacks how today’s most effective CFOs use storytelling to bring clarity to complex financials and drive real action. From classic turnaround tales to transformative journeys, Kimberley shows how narrative frameworks help finance leaders connect numbers to strategy and inspire confident decisions.
Dear Chairwoman,:
Letters From Today’s
Trailblazing Women Board Leaders to the Fearless Directors of Tomorrow
Kimberley is featured in Dear Chairwoman, a collection of powerful letters from women leaders who have broken new ground in the boardroom. This book brings together candid stories and hard-earned advice, written as personal letters to the next generation, encouraging women to pursue board governance and to boldly claim their seat at the table.
The Only Gatekeeper is You
The Seven Mindsets to Reach
the C-Suite and Boardroom
The difference between the people who reach the C-suite and the boardroom and the people who spend their careers preparing to reach them is rarely talent. It is rarely credentials. It is almost never luck. The difference is this: somewhere along the way, they stopped waiting for someone else to open the door.
The Only Gatekeeper Is You is built around the seven mindsets that make that shift possible and permanent. Each one targets a specific way finance executives hold themselves back without realizing it. Together, they form the architecture between where you are and the room you’re ready to walk into.
Kind Words
Kirsten Garen
CIO / Board Member
Kimberley offers a distinctive perspective grounded in financial expertise and strategic thinking. Her skill in listening, synthesizing information, and guiding discussions around complex financial and technology matters makes her an invaluable voice in the boardroom.
Drew Sievers
CEO / Founder /
Entrepreneur
We built mFoundry from the ground up, and Kimberley was integral to every phase, from startup scrappiness to enterprise execution. Her ability to lead, adapt, and drive results made a lasting mark on every part of the business.
Lolla Ryabova
CFO
Kimberley's course was one of the most impactful professional development experiences of my career. Her clarity and practicality stood out, connecting board strategy with day-to-day CFO responsibilities in a rare way. She wove real-world case studies throughout, making the learning invaluable to my growth.
