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Patrick Boyce

Chief Financial Officer

Patrick Boyce, CFA, CPA


Current Role: Chief Financial Officer at Sketchy
Company: Sketchy
LinkedIn Profile: [Patrick Boyce - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pboyce)
Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Professional Experience


Sketchy


  • Chief Financial Officer: March 2022 – Present

  • Vice President, Finance: August 2020 – March 2022


Previous Roles:


  • Finance Expert at Toptal: 2017 – 2020

  • Chief Financial Officer & DP Business Management Teacher at Le Jardin Academy: 2015 – 2018

  • Various Roles at Highland Capital Management:

  • Partner

  • COO

  • CFO

  • Head of Private Equity

2004 – 2014
  • Vice President, Investment Banking at Citigroup: 2000 – 2004

  • Investment Banking Associate at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette: 1998 – 2000

  • Senior Banking Officer at Sanwa Bank: 1994 – 1995

  • Corporate Bank Analyst at NationsBank: 1993 – 1994


Education


  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 1995 – 1997
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business, 1989 – 1993
  • Executive Education Class, Program on Negotiation Master Class

Harvard Law School, 2018

Key Skills and Expertise


  • Financial Management: Extensive experience managing financial operations, including serving as CFO at multiple organizations.

  • Leadership: Proven leadership as Partner, COO, and Head of Private Equity at Highland Capital Management.

  • Investment Banking: Robust experience in investment banking at top-tier firms like Citigroup and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.

  • Teaching and Training: Experience in education as a Business Management Teacher at Le Jardin Academy.

  • Advisory Roles: Active member on boards of various organizations, including Center for BrainHealth.


Professional Interests


  • EdTech: Passionate about the EdTech industry, contributing significantly to Sketchy's growth in this sector.

  • Start-up Scene: Enthusiastic about the start-up ecosystem, bringing financial expertise and strategic vision to rapidly growing companies.


Certifications


  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)


Additional Information


  • LinkedIn Activity: Frequently posts about the growth and opportunities at Sketchy, indicating an engaged and proactive presence in the professional community.

  • Board Membership: Long-standing member of the Board of Advisors at the Center for BrainHealth, demonstrating commitment to ongoing educational and neurological research initiatives.


Patrick Boyce’s extensive background in finance, coupled with leadership roles in diverse sectors, positions him as an exemplary figure crucial to supporting Sketchy’s financial strategies and growth plans. His wide-ranging skills in financial analysis, strategic management, and educational contributions underscore his capability to drive significant value within the EdTech landscape.