John Wall
CFO at Cadence Design Systems
Cadence•San Jose, California, United States
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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
- CadenceCurrentJun 1997–Present· 29 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Financial OfficerCurrentSep 2017–Present
- CFOSep 2017–Nov 2025
- Corporate VP & Corporate ControllerApr 2016–Sep 2017
- VP Finance & Operations, Worldwide Revenue Accounting & Sales SupportMar 2015–Mar 2016
- VP Finance & Operations EMEA, & Worldwide Revenue AccountingSep 2005–Feb 2015
- Group Director, Worldwide Revenue AccountingApr 2004–Aug 2005
- Finance Director and International ControllerOct 2000–Mar 2004
- Finance Director and European ControllerJun 1997–Sep 2000
- Jun 1990–May 1997· 6 yrs 11 mos
- Financial ControllerJun 1990–May 1997
Education
ACCA
Accounting and Finance
BPPNCBS
Business Studies
Munster Technological University