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Paul Machle joined Freeborders in 2006 as Chief Financial Officer bringing more than 25 years of expertise in finance, accounting, compliance, and operations working for technology companies, start-ups, and public corporations. Since then, Freeborders has grown globally in regards to customers, employees, and revenue. In 2012, for the third consecutive year, the company was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. Integral to this expansion and success, Paul drove the strategy and execution of the addition of new service areas including mobile, social and managed services. Also, with extensive expertise in mergers & acquisitions, he has overseen the divestiture of a business unit along with two completed acquisitions to extend Freeborder’s breadth. Paul brings discipline, an eye for detail, and fiscal responsibility to his role at the company. Throughout his career, he has managed international teams and third-party relationships with technology partners and vendors. Also, he is adept at analyzing a company’s business and sales models to discover efficiencies, implement new processes, and drive expansion into new sectors. He previously served as Vice President of Finance for global business process solutions company Exigen Group. Paul oversaw global finance and accounting activities and developed a plan to create a shared service center based in Eastern Europe. He has also held senior financial positions with Kanisa Inc., Sybase, and Ernst & Young. Paul holds an MBA from the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, and he received his undergraduate degree from University of California, Berkeley. In addition, he is a CPA in the State of California. Paul enjoys being a part of the thriving technology community in Silicon Valley, and when he is not working, he likes tennis, baseball, backpacking, and traveling. He lives in San Francisco with his family.