Location Los Angeles, California, United States Regions Greater Los Angeles Area, West Coast, Western US Gender Male
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John Kneisel has more than thirty-five years of business management experience. From 2014 through 2020 Mr. Kneisel was the CFO of Simulations Plus, Inc. (SLP) a Small Cap public Company. SLP is the leading developer of simulation software for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. The Company's software allows pharmaceutical
scientists to predict certain key potential endpoints and dynamics, in silico, thereby reducing R&D costs and helping clients make better project decisions. During his tenure, the Company was involved with multiple M&A events ultimately acquiring three subsidiaries, more than tripling revenues and increasing the stock price from ~ $5.00 to over $60.00 per share. He was named CFO of the Year for Small Public Companies in 2018 by the Los Angeles based San Fernando Valley Business Journal. In 2009 he established a consulting firm to provide quality professional fiscal management for small to medium entrepreneurial concerns. He served as CFO/Controller for several companies, including a software development and professional services Company that delivered high-tech solutions and services to the US Military and other agencies, and middle-market manufacturing entities. He was the financial liaison between owners and their accounting departments, focusing on business process, financial and operation efficiency, and assisting in the implementation of operational controls. Prior to 2009, as Regional Controller for a Fortune 500 company, he provided financial support to operational management while managing the monthly and quarterly close of four business units as well as coordinating the consolidation of several subsidiaries into a regional accounting center. John started his career as a CPA in public accounting providing assurance, tax, and general business consulting services to his clients. His experience has benefited clients from several industries, including medium to high-technology manufacturing and distribution companies, software developers, professional service providers, automotive agencies, financial institutions, and finance companies.

