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Marilyn Jentzen


Board & C-Suite Advisor | Governance, Risk, and Transformation Leadership

Marilyn is a senior finance and transformation executive, public company CFO, and board director with 30+ years of experience guiding global organizations through complex change, governance, and enterprise risk management.

Executive Snapshot


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  • Public company CFO and board director with 30+ years’ experience

  • Deep expertise in financial oversight, audit, risk management, and global transformation

  • Proven leadership within complex regulatory environments

  • Trusted advisor to executive teams and boards during periods of transition and risk

  • Interim CFO at NASDAQ: Inspired Entertainment, leading finance, accounting, and MIS

  • Interim CFO at Flagship Travel Group

  • Interim CIO at Xanterra

  • Former SVP, Finance at International Game Technology

  • Founder & CEO of Innovative Impact Consulting (2015 - present)

  • NACD Certified Director

Advisory Services


Partners with executive teams and boards during periods of transformation, financial complexity, and high-stakes decision-making to drive top and bottom line results.

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Business
Transformation


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Program
Leadership

C-Suite &
Board Advisory

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Outsourcing &
BPO Strategy

Governance & Expertise


Brings deep experience in governance, financial oversight, and enterprise risk across complex, regulated organizations where clarity and sound judgment are critical.

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Financial & Audit Oversight


Leads public company financial reporting, audit, internal controls, and regulatory compliance including SEC reporting and restatements.

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Enterprise Risk & Governance


Advises on enterprise risk, compliance, and governance across public and private company environments.

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Transformation in Regulated Environments


Guides large-scale transformation initiatives within complex, highly regulated industries, aligning change with governance and risk requirements.

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Global Operational Complexity


Operates across multinational organizations spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, navigating diverse regulatory and operational landscapes.

Board & Advisory
Experience


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Serves on and advises boards across public companies, private enterprises, venture-backed organizations, and nonprofits.

Inspired Entertainment


Board Officer; Interim CFO & Transformation Officer
(2023 - 2025)

  • Partnered with Board to oversee financial restatement, ensuring Nasdaq listing and SEC resolution

  • Strengthened audit, compliance, and SOX controls across global operations

Optimi Health Limited (UK)


Advisory Board;
CFO; Investor
(2022 - present)

  • Provide all financial and regulatory compliance leadership

  • Advise on growth and capital strategy

United Way Henderson County NC


Board of Directors
Member
(2025 - present)

  • Lead 5-year community impact strategy development

  • Oversee fiscal governance, long-term recovery strategy

Nevada State University Foundation


Board Director; Chair & Vice-Chair,
Finance & Audit Committee
(2016 - 2021)

  • Led governance and financial oversight for $60M capital campaign

  • Strengthened audit, investment, and financial controls

Battle Born Venture Fund


Advisory Board & Investment Committee Member
(2015 - 2021)

  • Supported fundraising and investment strategy

  • Contributed to 26% IRR and multiple successful exits