John Illges
CFO/Business Advisor
John is a CFO Business Advisor at Lucrum Consulting who enjoys navigating the ambiguity and complexity of financial data and finding clear, actionable strategies. He holds a Master's in Accounting from Auburn University and started his career at Accenture in their strategy consulting practice. Post-Accenture, John has worked with various startups around the world, driving growth and innovation in payment technology and automation software.
In his free time, John loves exploring Charlotte's food scene with his wife, Madison, taking long walks with his bloodhound, mountain biking, and reading. He's a huge advocate for teleportation technology with hopes that one day, he can ski and spearfish more frequently.
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