31. Stacey Ryan-Cornelius

Stacey Ryan-Cornelius is Burson’s global chief financial officer. She pairs considerable experience managing brands through transformation with a unique blend of creative thinking, sharp financial acumen and genuine passion for people and culture. She worked previously at Ogilvy as global chief financial officer shaping financial strategy and operations during a period of transformation and growth, and has also held positions at Geometry Global, WPP Health & Wellness and PwC. She is a Certified Public Accountant and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Baruch College.