Afzal Bari, Cfa
About Afzal Bari, Cfa
Afzal Bari is the CFO and Head of Strategy at National Journal, where he oversees financial operations and editorial activities. He holds an MBA from Duke University and is a CFA Charterholder, with previous experience at Bloomberg LP and Corporate Executive Board.
Current Role at National Journal
Afzal Bari serves as the CFO and Head of Strategy at National Journal, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads the financial operations for National Journal Group's two divisions, NJ Membership and Gravity Research, along with several related entities. He provides executive oversight for National Journal's Presentation Center and editorial operations. Bari is instrumental in driving the adoption of generative AI across the organization's business operations.
Previous Experience at National Journal
Prior to his current role, Afzal Bari held several positions at National Journal. He served as Chief Operating Officer from 2020 to 2024, where he managed various operational aspects of the organization. Additionally, he was the President of National Journal Membership from 2021 to 2024, overseeing membership initiatives and strategies.
Career at Corporate Executive Board
Afzal Bari worked at Corporate Executive Board from 2003 to 2008. He initially served as a Senior Associate and Senior Analyst in the Information Technology Practice for three years. He later transitioned to Sales Effectiveness Consulting, where he contributed for an additional five years. His experience at Corporate Executive Board provided him with a strong foundation in consulting and strategic analysis.
Education and Qualifications
Afzal Bari holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he studied Investment Finance and Strategy from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Decision and Information Technologies from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics with a concentration in International Relations from the University of Maryland. Bari is a CFA Charterholder.
Experience at Bloomberg LP
Afzal Bari worked at Bloomberg LP from 2011 to 2015 as a Senior Tech Industry Analyst and Keynote Presenter for Bloomberg Government. In this role, he focused on analyzing technology trends and presenting insights to various stakeholders. His tenure at Bloomberg further enhanced his expertise in the tech industry and strategic communication.