Tony Shepherd

About Tony Shepherd

I am a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with over 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, investment banking, and executive leadership. Across ten privately held and private equity-backed companies, I have guided organizations through every stage of the growth cycle — from scaling operations and raising capital to turnaround/restructuring and executing successful exits.My expertise spans- Strategic Finance & Capital Structure – optimizing balance sheets, raising debt/equity, and driving shareholder value- M&A & Exit Planning – leading acquisitions, integrations, preparing for and and guiding companies through to sale- Operational Excellence – building finance organizations, implementing systems, and aligning metrics with growth strategies- Private Equity Partnership – collaborating with investors to accelerate performance and maximize returnsWhat sets me apart is not just financial acumen, but the ability to translate numbers into strategy and lead cross-functional teams toward measurable outcomes. I thrive in dynamic environments where growth, transformation, and execution are critical.I am passionate about helping companies unlock value, scale sustainably, and deliver results that matter to both investors and employees.

Experience

1. CFO

   CNG Holdings, Inc.

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   CNG Holdings is a privately held financial services company based in Cincinnati, Ohio that serves consumers by providing financial solutions that fill a need and deliver value.

Education

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  M.B.A., Finance and Strategy

  1996 — 1998

• UCLA

  B.A., Business Economics

  1986 — 1991