Prior to that role, his career spanned multiple business units and functions in the company, primarily in accounting and financial planning and analysis. He previously worked at IBM for more than 28 years, most recently as Vice President of Finance, Global Business Services. Porter has been a member of IMA for more than 25 years and recently passed the CSCA ® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis) exam as a Silver medal winner. 'I'm happy to welcome Russ as IMA's new CFO and I look forward to working with him to take IMA to the next level of growth and relevance despite these disruptive times,' said Thomson. He will also work alongside the CEO as a strategic business partner to lead the organization's strategy and digital transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

Reporting to IMA President and CEO Jeff Thomson, Porter will work closely with senior staff and the Global Board of Directors to ensure the financial strength of operations in support of IMA's mission to serve the global management accounting profession. 'I look forward to working with the leadership team to accelerate our strategic priorities, expand our reach more broadly across the accounting and finance profession, and continue to enhance value for our members.' 'I am thrilled to join IMA and serve the profession in which I have worked for my entire career,' said Porter.

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