Tim O'hara
About Tim O'hara
Tim O'Hara serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2018. With a strong background in finance and operations, he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and digital transformation.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Tim O'Hara has served as SVP Finance & Operations at Wizards of the Coast since 2018. In this role, he has guided a team of 100 in finance operations, accounting, and supply chain. Under his leadership, the company achieved a threefold growth in revenue while only increasing the team size by 30%. O'Hara has played a crucial role in transforming Wizards of the Coast into a digital gaming powerhouse, significantly expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions of digital game studios.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before his current role, Tim O'Hara worked at Wizards of the Coast as VP of Finance from 2012 to 2018. His earlier experience includes serving as Director of Finance & Administration at Red Bull from 2000 to 2004, and then as VP Finance and Administration at Red Bull from 2004 to 2012. He also held positions at American Express Tax and Business Services as a Senior Accountant from 1996 to 1999 and at FTD.com as Manager of Accounting and Finance from 1999 to 2000.
Education and Qualifications
Tim O'Hara studied Accounting at Marquette University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He also pursued further education at Columbia University. His academic background in accounting has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and operations.
Strategic Initiatives and Achievements
O'Hara has crafted a strategic five-year plan that secured Board of Directors' approval for significant investments in digital game development and new intellectual property creation. He implemented Anaplan to enhance financial accuracy and accountability, enabling the creation of individual product profit and loss statements. His efforts contributed to Wizards of the Coast's revenue growth from $300 million to over $1.4 billion, playing a significant role in Hasbro's overall operating profit.