The 13th New York FP&A Board convened on March 11, 2025, to explore the evolving synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Ivan Volodchenkov
Ivan Volodchenkov is a dynamic finance leader with 17 years of experience in asset management, consulting, and manufacturing. He currently serves as Finance and Impact Manager at R.F. Wilkins Consultants and AYO Labs, where he integrates ESG frameworks with financial processes to enhance performance, sustainability, and growth. Ivan has a proven track record of building and transforming finance functions from the ground up, driving operational efficiency and long-term strategic value.
A Certified Treasury Professional and CPA candidate, Ivan specialises in optimising operations while aligning financial strategies with business goals. With a Ph.D. in Economics and an MBA from the Yale School of Management, he blends deep technical and modelling expertise with strategic acumen. His leadership reflects a passion for identifying business drivers beyond traditional finance, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating meaningful stakeholder relationships that support sustainable success.
Author's Articles
In this article, the author describes how to better understand the increasing importance of relationships with non-financial stakeholders and use this knowledge to create value. He also discusses broader stakeholder management, referring to all parties that can be affected, including clients, suppliers, employees, communities, and the planet.