Cognolink Appoints Michael Flanagan as New Chief Financial Officer
25-year veteran of financial services industry brings leadership experience from American Express, ADP, industry leading marketing companies
NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognolink, a primary research partner that connects investors and businesses to critical intelligence, today announced Michael Flanagan has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Flanagan is based in Cognolink's New York City office and responsible for overseeing the company's global finance function. He works closely with the other members of Cognolink's executive team to help the company reach 2015 and beyond growth and performance milestones.
Prior to joining Cognolink, Flanagan was CFO of Paradysz, a media services and digital advertising company, and President of its digital division, PM Digital. Previously, Flanagan served as CFO and COO of Monster Worldwide's Directional Marketing business. When Monster spun off this business and sold it to Audax Group, Flanagan was appointed CFO of the newly independent company, and subsequently promoted to President and CEO. Flanagan also has experience working with ADP as Vice President & General Manager, in addition to various roles in its Corporate Finance department. Flanagan also worked at American Express as a Senior Financial Analyst.
"Mike brings vast financial industry experience and expertise to Cognolink and will play a leading role in helping us reach new levels in client growth and financial performance," said Emmanuel Tahar, CEO of Cognolink. "His proven leadership skills have allowed him to quickly become a valued and trusted mentor to the junior staff throughout our company."
"I am excited to join an industry leader like Cognolink that values its company culture as highly as its business results," said Flanagan. "Cognolink is well positioned to provide clients with a competitive advantage through top-notch research. I look forward to helping the team exceed our goals."
Flanagan holds a BA in Economics from Providence College and an MBA from Columbia University.
About Cognolink
Cognolink is a leading primary research firm focused on facilitating consultations between investors and leading industry specialists worldwide. With headquarters in London, and offices in Shanghai, New York, Hong Kong and Mumbai, it is well placed to support investors working across global markets. Its clients are top business leaders, mostly active in financial investment and strategy consulting, who seek to develop insights and gather critical, sometimes niche information regarding investment decisions. For more information visit www.cognolink.com.
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