FEISV Chapter Newsletter | August 14, 2026 
FEI Silicon Valley Events
08/19 - FEISV TopGolf & Social
09/15 - AI: Hype or Reality? A CIO's Perspective on the Future of the Enterprise and the Office of the CFO
09/25 - Financial Officers Forum (FOF) (Virtual)
10/20 - Monthly Speaker Event - Save the Date!
11/18 - Annual Women CFOs of the Year Awards
12/09 - Annual President's Party
Partners & Other Chapter Events
08/18 - From Intent to Model: How AI Agents Redefine the Rules of S&OP (Virtual) | Pigment
08/25 - Close the AI Trust Deficit: Aligning the C-Suite on Data Strategy (Virtual) | FEI
08/25 - Ready or Not: Gain the AI Advantage for Mission Impact | Armanino LLP
09/09 - ICONS: Women of Note (Hybrid Event) | FEI
09/24- How to Improve Financial Forecast Accuracy When Business Conditions Keep Changing (Virtual) | FEI
09/14 - Q3 2026 Quarterly Accounting Webcast (Virtual) | PwC
09/30 - Global Finance Trends Survey (Virtual) | FEI
10/13 - Private Company Roundtable (Virtual) | FEI
10/15 - Financial Scenario Planning: How to Prepare for Disruption and Make Faster Decisions (Virtual) | FEI
10/28 - 10/29 - AI Update and Use Cases Conference (Virtual) | FEI
Latest Trends in FEI
We had so much fun at Topgolf last year that we’re doing it again. See last year's pictures here. Don’t miss out this Wednesday on all the fun!
The best business conversations don’t always happen across a conference table. Sometimes, they happen between swings, laughs, and a little friendly competition.
Join fellow finance leaders at Topgolf on Wednesday, August 19, for one of FEISV’s most anticipated networking events. A favorite among FEISV members, this relaxed evening is a great way to reconnect with peers and meet new finance leaders.
You don’t need to be a golfer to join us. Whether you’re learning the basics, practicing your swing, or looking for a fresh challenge, Topgolf offers a fun, low-pressure setting for everyone. And if a client, colleague, or prospective business partner invites you out for a round, you’ll be more comfortable picking up a club and taking a swing.
FEISV Topgolf & Social will be held at Topgolf in Burlingame on Wednesday, August 19th, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pacific.
FEISV Members & Partners: Free | Registration: Here
Financial Officers Forum - Next Month!
The Financial Officers Forum (FOF) is back! This virtual session brings together senior finance professionals for a dynamic, peer-driven quarterly discussion group.FOF is designed for CFOs, Controllers, VPs of Finance, and advisors who provide consulting services to organizations across industries.
This is a highly interactive, confidential setting, similar to a Vistage format, where participants shape the conversation based on real-world client challenges, share best practices, and exchange insights drawn from firsthand experience.
What makes FOF especially valuable is the perspective in the room. You’ll gain exposure not only to your peers’ expertise, but also to what consulting CFOs are seeing across multiple organizations—offering a broader view of emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
Past discussions have covered topics such as accounting systems for small businesses, the pros and cons of PEOs, compensation strategies for small company board members, ASC 606 audit experiences, and internal reporting and measurement approaches for SaaS companies.
This forum is relevant for finance leaders and advisors at any stage, regardless of industry, who are looking to stay sharp, expand their thinking, and engage in meaningful, candid dialogue.
When you register, you’ll be asked to submit a question or topic you’d like the group to address. This ensures that each session is tailored to the real challenges participants are facing today!
Financial Officers Forum (FOF) will be held virtually on Friday, September 25th, from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Pacific.
FEISV Members & Partners, Other FEI Members, and Non-Members: Free | Registration: Here
Select Sponsorship Opportunities: 4th Annual Women CFOs of the Year Awards
The 4th Annual Women CFOs of the Year Awards will take place on November 18 at Green Hills Golf & Country Club, bringing together an exceptional community of leaders who are shaping the future of finance.
This event is a platform to recognize and elevate women who are driving innovation, strengthening organizations, and inspiring the next generation of financial leadership. Their impact extends far beyond their roles, influencing industries, workplaces, and communities.
Sponsoring this event is a meaningful opportunity for your organization to align with that impact. It positions your brand alongside excellence, leadership, and progress in the accounting and finance space. More importantly, it demonstrates a clear commitment to supporting and advancing women in executive roles—something that resonates with clients, partners, and employees alike.
With a range of sponsorship options available (some with limited availability), now is the time to secure your place and ensure your organization is part of this important evening.
To explore and claim sponsorship opportunities, please download the sponsorship form attached to this email.
4th Annual Woman CFO of the Year Awards Dinner will be held at the Green Hills Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, November 18th, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pacific.
FEISV Members & Partners: Free | Non-Members: $275 | Registration: Here
Close the AI Trust Deficit: Aligning the C-Suite on Data Strategy
Organizations are under pressure to accelerate AI adoption before they have solved the data problems underneath, creating real exposure for finance, risk, sustainability, and IT leaders.
Join experts for a candid conversation around balancing board expectations for fast AI adoption with the need for robust data governance, grounded in findings from Workiva’s 2026 global midyear executive benchmark survey.
These experts will discuss where data governance is breaking down, what organizations can do differently, and how to build an AI governance framework that reduces risk and has positive impacts on the bottom line.
Close the AI Trust Deficit: Aligning the C-Suite on Data Strategy will be held virtually on Thursday, September 10th, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific.
FEISV Members & Partners, and Other FEI Members: Free | Registration: Here
Meet the 2026-2027 Board of Directors
We’re excited to introduce the new Board of Directors team for FEI Silicon Valley and share our gratitude for the talented professionals stepping up to guide our Chapter forward.
Our 2026–2027 Chapter Leaders include:
- President – Manav Singh
- Co-Chapter President - Johan ver Loren van Themaat
- First Vice President - Yuko Wakasugi
- Second Vice President - Sandhya Mukkamala
- Treasurer - Brenda Swiney
- Secretary - Scott Taylor
- Chapter Admin/Operations Manager – Micky Robledo
- Academic Relations Co-Chair – Audie Chang
- Academic Relations Co-Chair – Greg Overholtzer
- Communications – Stuart Alan McFaul
- Golf Co-Chair – Ed Minasian
- Golf Co-Chair – Mark Muenchow
- Golf Co-Chair – Scott Taylor
- Leadership Development – Sunny Arora
- Membership Co-Chair – Adam Fauvre
- Membership Co-Chair – Ronald Koling
- Partner Chair – Kim Bradley
- Partner Chair – Jonathan Chan
- Programs Co-Chair – Sandhya Mukkamala
- Programs Co-Chair – Armello Rodriguez
- Programs Co-Chair, Special Events – Jan Robertson
- Professional Development Chair – Theresa Matacia
- National Relations - Richard Brounstein
- Women's CFO of the Year Chair - Manpreet Grover
Each of these leaders brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to fostering a vibrant community for senior financial executives across the Silicon Valley.
From programming and membership to sponsorship and chapter operations, their collective leadership will shape meaningful connections, strategic insights, and growth opportunities for our Members and Partners.
On behalf of FEI Silicon Valley, thank you to this outstanding group for sharing your time, energy, and vision with our Chapter. We’re truly grateful and excited for what we’ll build together in the year ahead!
Manufacturing Sector Posts Fastest Growth Since 2022
American factories grew at their fastest pace since 2022 last month. The details have AI and defense spending written all over them.
Most of the sub-indexes in July’s Manufacturing ISM Report on Business showed faster growth, capping a prolonged contraction driven by the 2025 tariffs.
The employment index turned positive for the first time in a long time, suggesting the momentum is not going away anytime soon.
Risks remain. Energy prices and inflation more broadly could push long-term borrowing costs higher, which would dampen the mood among manufacturers. The prices index still pointed to rapid increases, largely on the back of energy and other input costs.
Looking ahead, experts at RSM expect more capital expenditure and defense spending to filter through the economy via the manufacturing channel over the remainder of the year. For now, the balance of risks tilts to the upside given current economic conditions.
Learn more. Read Manufacturing Sector Posts Fastest Growth Since 2022 via our Gold Partners at RSM.
FEISV Member of the Week
Cathy Lewis is a dynamic, proactive finance leader and people manager with a proven record of building loyal teams and advancing strategic and operational finance initiatives through progressively senior roles to Chief Accounting Officer.
Currently, Cathy serves as VP, Finance for Efinix. Previous experience includes CFO for Mailgun by Sinch, CAO for Model N, VP of Finance of Ultratech, Inc., and CFO at Mark Logic, among other prominent roles in organizations. Cathy earned a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from Colorado State University.
FEISV Partner of the Week
RSM is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services focused on the middle market. They guide their clients through business challenges by understanding their needs and bringing together the right team to address them. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 43,000 people in over 120 countries.
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Adam Fauvre
Director
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(408) 594-0876
Ahmad Ejaz
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(408) 572-4473
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