Jeffrey Hochstadt, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Jeffrey Hochstadt is an accomplished finance executive with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and maximizing organizational performance. As the Chief Financial Officer at CPI Card Group, he leverages his extensive expertise in financial planning, analysis, and corporate strategy to support the company's growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at CPI Card Group, Jeffrey is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. He collaborates closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's long-term objectives. Under his leadership, CPI Card Group has achieved significant improvements in financial reporting, cash flow management, and cost optimization.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Jeffrey served as a Senior Advisor at Simon-Kucher & Partners, where he provided strategic consulting services to clients in the financial services and technology sectors. He also founded Jazmin, LLC, a boutique advisory firm that specialized in growth strategy and operational optimization. Earlier in his career, Jeffrey held various leadership positions at Western Union, including Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Analysis. He has also held roles at First Data Corporation, Morgan Stanley Capital International, and IBM Strategy and Change.

Academic Background
Jeffrey holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration (BSBA) from Washington University in St. Louis.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Strategic business planning and execution

• Corporate finance and treasury management

• Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

• Process improvement and operational optimization

• Data-driven decision making and performance analytics

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Jeffrey has played a pivotal role in driving transformative initiatives that have significantly enhanced the financial performance and strategic positioning of the organizations he has served. As the Chief Financial Officer at Western Union, he spearheaded the implementation of a global financial planning and analysis framework that improved visibility, enabled data-driven decision-making, and delivered measurable cost savings. In his previous roles, he has successfully led strategic planning and execution efforts, optimized operational efficiency, and implemented innovative financial strategies that have consistently delivered tangible results.

Conclusion
With his comprehensive financial expertise, strategic acumen, and proven track record of success, Jeffrey Hochstadt is well-positioned to continue driving value and advancing the growth and profitability of CPI Card Group. His collaborative leadership style, analytical rigor, and commitment to operational excellence make him a valuable asset to the organization.