Stephen Woolsey MBA, Cgma, Cpa Cga
About Stephen Woolsey MBA, Cgma, Cpa Cga
Stephen Woolsey is a Senior Accountant at Equinix EMEA with extensive experience in financial management and accounting across multiple countries. He holds international accounting designations and an MBA from the University of Derby.
Title
Stephen Woolsey currently holds the position of Senior Accountant at Equinix EMEA.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Woolsey completed his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Derby between 2014 and 2016. He holds international accounting designations from both England (CGMA) and Canada (CPA, CGA).
Professional Background
Stephen Woolsey has a substantial professional background spanning various roles across multiple countries. He worked at Fujitsu New Zealand as a Management Accountant (1999-2002), Shaw Communications as Real Estate Accountant (2002-2004), Site Safe New Zealand Inc as Chief Financial Officer (2008-2012), and several other notable positions. He has ample experience in accounting and finance, having served in managerial roles at companies like Triovest Realty Advisors (Director, Fund Accounting, 2016-2018) and Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (Chief Financial Accountant, 2004-2005).
Major Achievements
Stephen Woolsey has led several successful initiatives in his career. He spearheaded a business transformation program generating $4.5M in new revenue within 12 months, accounting for 68% of total revenue. He also implemented a financial transformation program at Equinix EMEA that reduced departmental financial close time from three days to two hours, improving internal approval ratings by 55%. Additionally, he established a high-performance team in a new private equity subsidiary that supported a $120M initial equity raise.
Global Work Experience and Travel
Stephen Woolsey has worked in various locations around the globe, including New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. His roles have taken him to cities such as Wellington, Calgary, London, and Amsterdam. Apart from his professional commitments, he has traveled to over 40 countries, showcasing a strong passion for travel.