Title: Chief Financial Officer
Company: UNICOM Global
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Neil J. Watt, Esq., Chief Financial Officer at UNICOM Global, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Law and Finance.
Mr. Watt, an experienced executive with decades of expertise in law and finance, has represented UNICOM Global, a high-tech firm devoted to growth through acquisition, as its chief financial officer since 2003. Based in Mission Hills, California, the organization comprises dozens of corporate entities and provides software solutions to various industries, including real estate, telecommunications, manufacturing, health care, and business. For over 40 years since 1981, UNICOM Global has provided services to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies, federal, state, and local government and educational organizations, as well as public and private businesses worldwide. UNICOM Global notably has over a dozen offices throughout the U.S. and multiple locations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
In his leading role at UNICOM Global, Mr. Watt is responsible for the financial health of these entities in enterprise-level business-to-business software development and overseeing capital raises to execute an aggressive growth-by-acquisition strategy. Since being acquired over 20 years ago, he has significantly impacted the organization by playing a critical role in the expansion of UNICOM Global. When Mr. Watt first joined the company, it generated $12 million annually. However, under his direct supervision, it has grown to produce nearly $1 billion in annual revenue.
Leveraging years of former success, Mr. Watt was previously employed by Landmark Entertainment in North Hollywood, California, where he also served as the chief financial officer from 1998 to 2002. As such, Mr. Watt was responsible for developing high-profile themed entertainment projects at Universal Studios in Las Vegas and various projects in the People’s Republic of China.
Mr. Watt has over 30 years of experience working with intellectual property and more than 25 years specializing in enterprise software. His extensive experience in the interface of information technology, finance and intellectual property has been pivotal to his success and longevity as an esteemed executive in this sector. He has also earned a reputation for his aptitude within the industry.
In preparation for his future, Mr. Watt graduated from California State University in Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree. He continued his studies, attending Southwestern University, where he completed a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1993.
In light of his success, the Los Angeles community awarded Mr. Watt Runner-Up for Chief Financial Officer of the Year. He credits much of his good fortune to his incredible work ethic and ability to effectively connect the realms of law and finance. Moreover, Mr. Watt excels in leading teams to perform to the best of their skills and has successfully developed a culture that inspires and motivates them.
As he prepares for the future, Mr. Watt intends to continue strengthening his involvement in meeting company objectives. Over the next three to five years, he also aims to deepen his involvement in creating innovative designs for future data centers and leading the path in driving this development forward. Mr. Watt is particularly fond of various artificial intelligence tools, including Fork, which can be helpful if utilized correctly. Selecting and refining these tools properly will be critical for his work and the future of the business world.
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