Professional Overview
Sharon Yokoyama is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial initiatives and operational excellence across the healthcare technology industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Newport Medical Solutions (NewportMed), she leads all aspects of the company's financial operations, risk management, and strategic planning to support the organization's rapid growth and expansion.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As CFO of NewportMed since 2015, Sharon is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning, reporting, and compliance functions. She has played a pivotal role in securing $32 million in Series B funding, which has enabled the organization to scale its innovative medical device solutions and expand into new global markets. Under her financial leadership, NewportMed has achieved 28% year-over-year revenue growth and maintained an industry-leading profit margin of 19%.
Career Progression
Prior to joining NewportMed, Sharon held various finance leadership roles at leading healthcare technology firms. As the Controller at MedTech Solutions, she led the successful integration of two acquired companies, driving synergies that resulted in a 15% reduction in operational costs. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Financial Analyst at HealthCare Systems, where she played a key role in optimizing the company's budgeting processes and implementing new financial reporting systems.
Academic Background
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Master of Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration
- Risk management and compliance
- Strategic business partnering
- Process improvement and automation
- Team building and leadership
Professional Impact
Through her strategic financial leadership and operational expertise, Sharon has been instrumental in driving NewportMed's growth and profitability. She has spearheaded the implementation of advanced financial systems and data analytics tools, enabling the organization to make more informed, data-driven decisions. Additionally, Sharon has been an active contributor to industry publications and events, sharing her insights on emerging trends and best practices in healthcare technology finance.
Conclusion
Sharon Yokoyama is a versatile finance professional with a proven track record of delivering sustainable business results and driving organizational transformation. With her deep industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and strong leadership skills, she is well-positioned to continue playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of NewportMed and the broader healthcare technology sector.
