Jolene Young
Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
Jolene Young is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial planning and analysis across the healthcare and technology industries. As the Chief Financial Officer at itel, she is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, optimizing business performance, and providing critical insights to support the company's growth initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at itel since 2018, Jolene is instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategy and operational efficiency. She leads a team of skilled finance professionals, ensuring the organization maintains robust financial controls, prudent risk management, and data-driven decision-making. Under her guidance, itel has achieved significant improvements in profitability, cash flow, and overall financial health.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Jolene held progressive leadership positions at Healogics, Inc., where she contributed to the company's financial strategy and business transformation as the VP of Finance and Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience in finance and accounting roles at CareSpot Urgent Care and BDO Ireland, developing a strong foundation in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
Academic Background
Jolene holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from University College Dublin, where she graduated with distinction. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership programs at leading business schools, further enhancing her strategic and managerial capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Cash flow management and treasury operations
- Strategic business partnering and decision support
- Financial process optimization and automation
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
Professional Impact
Under Jolene's financial stewardship, itel has achieved consistent year-over-year revenue growth of 18% and a 25% improvement in EBITDA margins. She has spearheaded the implementation of advanced financial modeling and forecasting tools, enabling the organization to make more informed, data-driven decisions. Jolene is also an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, where she contributes her expertise to industry-wide initiatives.
Conclusion
With her extensive finance expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational excellence, Jolene Young is a highly valuable asset to itel. Her commitment to continuous improvement and ability to align financial strategy with business objectives position her as a trusted and influential leader in the healthcare and technology sectors.