We are pleased to welcome Jim Sexton as Chapter Director for CFO Circle’s Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill chapter, serving one of the nation’s most dynamic and rapidly growing business communities.
Jim brings a distinguished career in executive leadership, coaching, and peer advisory facilitation, highlighted by more than 11 years as a Vistage Chair. Throughout that tenure, he worked closely with CEOs, business owners, and senior executives, helping leaders navigate complex decisions, strengthen organizational performance, and achieve both personal and professional growth. His longevity and success in this role reflect an exceptional ability to build trust, facilitate meaningful conversations, and create lasting value for executive teams across a broad range of industries.
Over the course of his career, Jim has earned a reputation for fostering high-performing peer groups where leaders can openly discuss challenges, gain objective perspectives, and develop practical solutions to critical business issues. His approach combines thoughtful facilitation, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to helping executives become more effective leaders.
As a CFO Circle Chapter Director, Jim will lead confidential, peer-driven forums designed specifically for CFOs and senior finance executives. His groups provide a trusted environment where members can engage in candid discussions, exchange real-world experiences, and explore the strategic, operational, and leadership challenges unique to today’s finance leaders.
Jim is passionate about helping executives sharpen decision-making, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and build organizations positioned for long-term success. Through structured peer engagement and collaborative problem-solving, he creates opportunities for finance leaders to gain fresh perspectives, challenge assumptions, and accelerate their professional development.
Under Jim’s leadership, the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill chapter will serve as a valuable resource for CFOs seeking meaningful peer connections, practical insights, and a supportive community dedicated to leadership excellence, organizational performance, and long-term value creation.