Tomás Neves de Almeida explains why promoting top performers does not always create effective leaders and highlights the importance of assessing leadership potential, readiness, and motivation for the next role.
Agathi Agnello has a comprehensive background of more than 15 years in financial services with in-depth expertise in accounting and financial reporting. She is a trusted leader, known for her exceptional accuracy, efficiency, management and analytical skills. She is also remarkably resourceful in optimizing departmental processes and procedures to the benefit of our organization and our clients.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in financial services and management
- Specialized expertise in accounting and financial reporting, with broad finance background including investment banking, capital markets, auditing, private equity, asset and hedge fund management
- Current, detailed knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Native Greek, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Financial Consultant at hedge fund and family office Tiger Management
- Corporate Accounting Manager at Portfolio Advisors LLC
- Financial Consultant with Lone Pine Capital LLC
- Accounting Manager, Corporate Reporting at Tudor Investment Corp.
- Financial Manager at Ebaby
- Financial Services Staff Auditor at Ernst & Young
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Accounting
- Professional Services
- Consulting
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Manhattan College
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