“Be the light of change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi
Hugh Dodson has over 30 years of experience as an in-house Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as well as in providing fractional CFO services, strategic finance consulting and operations. He works closely with founder-led and privately held companies across entertainment, advertising, sports, healthcare, life sciences, SaaS, manufacturing, construction and logistics.
As a fractional CFO, Hugh specializes in balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. He partners with CEOs, leadership teams, boards and investors to secure capital, strengthen operations and scale businesses as a trusted advisor to reaching their objectives. In this capacity, he has taken companies from $10 million to $400 million in revenue. Hugh’s extensive expertise covers GAAP and IFRS compliance, capital strategy and fundraising, M&A, financial infrastructure and operations.
Hugh volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Habitat for Humanity in his community.
Before joining Blueprint CFO at GHJ in 2025, he started his career at Walt Disney Studios, where he built a foundation in financial strategy and corporate development.
Hugh graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
What is your favorite part of working at GHJ?
I am excited every day to get to work with tenured, smart, great people.
What do you enjoy most about working with clients?
I thoroughly enjoy getting the opportunity to help clients grow and run their businesses. It is my goal to ease the understanding of complex finance data.
What value-add do you bring to clients?
Business development and cost savings expertise.
What issues in the community do you care most about, and how does it motivate you?
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – helping to find a cure. Habitat for Humanity.
What is your favorite quote that best describes your professional philosophy?
“Be the light of change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi
What is your proudest professional moment?
It has been my greatest pleasure getting to secure Elgin Baylor’s book deal and help with getting his statue in front of Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center).
Fun Facts
Favorite place in the world:
Maui
Favorite music/band:
Coldplay
Favorite movie of all time:
Blade Runner
One word that best describes me:
Passionate
When I am not working, you will catch me doing this:
Golfing
