John Wall

John Wall

CFO at Cadence Design Systems

CadenceSan Jose, California, United States

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Experience36+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Dynamic global finance executive with >25 years of experience in a broad range of leadership roles for a pivotal leader in the software electronic system design industry. Known for patient and strategic leadership, integrity, innovation, intelligence and energy. Proven track record for business transformation and building strong, commercially aware teams, and working collaboratively across functions to grow the business and deliver sustainable long term results. A trusted company director of multiple Cadence subsidiaries, based in the executive office of Cadence HQ in San Jose. Skilled at developing talent and teams and building layers of natural successors. I have held many leadership roles at Cadence, culminating in my current role as CFO. During my tenure as CFO, our team at Cadence has increased the company's market cap by ~7x in 7 years.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CadenceCurrent
    Jun 1997–Present· 29 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2017–Present
    • CFO
      Sep 2017–Nov 2025
    • Corporate VP & Corporate Controller
      Apr 2016–Sep 2017
    • VP Finance & Operations, Worldwide Revenue Accounting & Sales Support
      Mar 2015–Mar 2016
    • VP Finance & Operations EMEA, & Worldwide Revenue Accounting
      Sep 2005–Feb 2015
    • Group Director, Worldwide Revenue Accounting
      Apr 2004–Aug 2005
    • Finance Director and International Controller
      Oct 2000–Mar 2004
    • Finance Director and European Controller
      Jun 1997–Sep 2000
  • Jun 1990–May 1997· 6 yrs 11 mos
    • Financial Controller
      Jun 1990–May 1997

Education

ACCA

Accounting and Finance

BPP

NCBS

Business Studies

Munster Technological University

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