Jennifer Cho Takes Helm as FLG Partners' New Managing Partner
Portflio - People | Jan 28, 2025 | EIN
Jennifer Cho has been elected as the new Managing Partner of FLG Partners, a leading CFO consulting practice and board advisory services firm based in Palo Alto, California. Cho's appointment will be effective on February 1, 2025, following the end of Laureen DeBuono's five-year term. DeBuono will remain at the firm as an active partner, focusing on executive coaching and advisory work. With over 30 years of experience in financial and operational roles in public and private sectors, Cho has held significant positions at companies such as Gap Inc, DIRECTV, AT&T, and Otter Media. As a Partner at FLG, she has advised high-profile clients including Compass and Keen Footwear. Cho aims to further strengthen FLG's reputation and expand its referral networks while attracting top CFO talent. FLG Partners, founded in 2004, serves a diverse range of clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies, offering expertise in interim or permanent CFO roles, board directorships, and performance consulting among others. The firm boasts a cumulative experience of over 950 years and has successfully executed a vast number of M&A transactions, IPOs, and divestitures, raising substantial funds for its clients.
Sectors
- Consulting
- Financial Services
- Technology
Geography
- United States – FLG Partners is based in Palo Alto, California, and serves a wide range of clients across the U.S.
Industry
- Consulting – FLG Partners is primarily involved in CFO consulting and advisory services.
- Financial Services – The firm's activities include fundraising, financing, and M&A transactions.
- Technology – Many of FLG Partners' clients are in the technology sector, including SaaS companies.
Financials
- $19 billion – Amount raised in equity by FLG Partners for their clients.
- $12 billion – Amount raised in debt by FLG Partners for their clients.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Cho | Managing Partner | People | Recently elected as FLG Partners' Managing Partner, effective February 2025. |
| Laureen DeBuono | Partner | People | Outgoing Managing Partner who will continue as an active partner at FLG Partners. |
| FLG Partners | Company | Companies | A leading CFO consulting practice and board advisory services firm. |