Barnabas Kui
About Barnabas Kui
Barnabas Kui serves as the Vice President of Finance at Hearst, where he oversees financial operations for a diverse portfolio that includes cable television networks and digital services. He has previously held leadership roles at Ernst & Young and Hearst, contributing to financial strategies for companies with significant media reach.
Work at Hearst
Currently, Barnabas Kui serves as Vice President of Finance at Hearst, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees financial operations for a diverse company that includes interests in cable television networks, global ratings, health services, and digital services. His responsibilities encompass financial planning and strategy, contributing to the management of a company that operates over 250 magazines worldwide. Prior to his current role, he worked as VP and Corporate Controller at Hearst for eight months in 2020.
Experience at Ernst & Young LLP
Barnabas Kui worked at Ernst & Young LLP from 2002 to 2007 as a Senior Manager in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services division. During his five years in this role, he was based in New York, NY. His experience at Ernst & Young provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and advisory services, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in the finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Barnabas Kui has a solid educational background in business and finance. He studied at Pace University - Lubin School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) starting in 1999. Additionally, he has been studying at the Hearst Management Institute since 2015, further enhancing his expertise in financial management and corporate strategy.
Leadership in Financial Strategies
As part of the leadership team, Barnabas Kui manages financial strategies for a company that operates 33 television stations, reaching 19% of U.S. viewers. His role involves overseeing financial planning and ensuring the alignment of financial operations with the company's broader strategic goals. This leadership position highlights his ability to contribute to significant financial decisions impacting a large audience.