Ilana Esterrich

Ilana Esterrich is a dynamic CFO with over 30 years of experience delivering financial and operational leadership across mission-driven non-profits, national security, and Fortune 500 organizations.

Known for transforming complexity into clarity, Ilana brings sharp financial acumen, cross-sector insight, and calm leadership to organizations navigating growth, transformation, or uncertainty. As a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and senior leadership teams, she specializes in aligning finance strategy with enterprise vision—positioning finance as a true strategic business partner rather than a back-office function.

Ilana has built and led high-performing finance teams across multiple industries, fostering cultures of accountability, curiosity, and innovation. She champions data-informed decision-making and equips finance professionals to think beyond numbers—helping drive long-term enterprise value and mission impact.

Increasingly active on both the national and international stage, Ilana speaks and writes on authentic leadership, the evolving CFO role, and building finance teams that blend technical precision with power skills. Whether coaching emerging leaders, presenting to boards, or keynoting industry events, she is passionate about making finance more strategic, accessible, and human-centred.

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