Gaspare ‘Gb’ Benso

Gaspare ‘GB’ Benso has a strong background in finance and business operations. Gaspare ‘GB’ is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President of Business Operations at the Autry Museum of the American West, where they are responsible for all business and financial operations. Prior to this role, they held various positions at Viacom and GE, where they managed financial operations for divisions responsible for sales, marketing, and distribution of theatrical and TV content. Gaspare ‘GB’ has also been recognized for their achievements, being named a finalist for Los Angeles Times CFO of the Year in 2023 and a nominee for LA Business Journal CFO of the Year in 2021. Additionally, Benso has served as an executive and financial coach and mentor, advisor to the Board of Trustees for Bosco Tech Institute, and board advisor for the finance committee of Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley.

Gaspare 'GB' Benso has a Master's Degree in Economics and Business Management from Luiss Guido Carli University. Gaspare ‘GB’ is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) trained and qualified with E&Y (Ernst & Young). Additionally, they hold a Certificate in Non-profit Management from the Center for Nonprofit Management. Gaspare ‘GB’ has completed various professional development courses and programs, including Financial, Investment and Insurance Adviser Exams from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and the General Electric Global Leadership Development Program for Senior Executives (MDC) at Crotonville Alumni. Gaspare ‘GB’ has also participated in courses on Reserve and Investment Strategies for Nonprofits, NFTs and Web3 for Business, Reducing Risks in Company's Retirement Plan, Understanding Blockchain, Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Wire Fraud, Remote working: tax issues to be considered, Inclusive Leadership, Cybersecurity Compliance, 2021 Employee Retention Credit, Lean Six Sigma: Continuous process improvement during a "Black Swan" event, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG), How to Address Negativity, Conflict, and Difficult Conversations Directly while Remaining Positive, Diversity and Inclusion, Receiving and giving feedback: The key to effective growth, and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) 2.0 & Loan Forgiveness.