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- Proven success record as a CFO across different company sizes (start-ups to major multinationals); various ownership structures (public, private, and PE); multiple industries/sectors; and based in numerous global locations (US, Europe, ME/Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latam).
- Direct experience across all dimensions and development stages of the Finance function (accounting, FP&A, treasury, strategy, corporate finance/M&A, and investor relations). Have also successfully led HR, Strategy, Business Development, Supply Chain, Procurement, and IT functions.
- Extensive global experience in private equity / venture capital as an investment partner, operating partner, and portfolio company Board Director, CFO, COO, and CEO.
- Quantified success record of raising significant equity and debt financing including IPOs, secondaries, financing rounds (seed to Series G) and debt packages. Well-developed personal network of international investors.
- Skilled in working with boards, advisors, investors, lenders, auditors, and national/state regulators.
- Substantial experience as an advisor/consultant with a proven ability to work with both internal and external teams to quickly diagnose corrective actions and opportunity areas for improvement and immediate value add.
- Demonstrated ability to expand and successfully operate internationally. Extensive global M&A experience including sourcing, due diligence, 100 day planning, post-merger integrations, and exits. 
Shadé Akande is an HR executive and founder of THE LEAGUES GROUP, the parent company of ONE X LEAGUE, ONE NEXT LEAGUE, ONE SUITE RETREAT, and the TLG division offering fractional executive services.
In addition, Shadé has over 18 years of global experience in strategic HR executive roles managing multi-million dollar budgets and teams across continents, from startup environments to Fortune 1. As a CHRO, she's led all verticals including People Operations, Total Rewards, L&D, M&A, Internal Comms, DEI, Workplace & Real Estate, and People Experience. She uses current technology, including AI, and her expertise and passion for revolutionizing strategic people operations to promote inclusion in leadership through curated experiences for a network of impressive leaders across the globe.
Shadé is also a published author, board member, trusted advisor, investor, and proud alumna of Syracuse University. 
