Noel Barnes

Noel Barnes is an accomplished financial executive currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Atlanta Botanical Garden since May 2024. With extensive experience in financial leadership, Noel previously held the role of Partner at CFO Consulting from June 2023 to May 2024 and served as Chief Financial Officer at Canterbury Court from November 2020 to April 2023. Noel’s career includes significant positions such as Chief Financial Officer at The Woodruff Arts Center from 2013 to 2019 and Chief Administrative Officer at Edge Capital Partners LLC from 2007 to 2013. Earlier roles include various financial leadership positions at EzGov, RETX, and experience as a Senior Auditor at Arthur Andersen. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia State University. Notable accomplishments include improving margins significantly through strategic financial initiatives and implementing a centralized global accounting system across multiple regions.