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George Wells is a prominent figure in the art and finance sectors, widely recognized for his contributions to contemporary art and his expertise in financial management. He is a graduate of Morehouse College.[1], where his academic foundation laid the groundwork for a career that spans both finance and art.

In the finance world, Wells is the Founder and CEO of the Wells Group of New York [2], a strategic finance and interim CFO consulting firm based in New York City. His firm specializes in providing interim CFO and Controller services to high-growth companies across various industries, including SaaS, media, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods . Wells has also held significant leadership roles [2], serving as CFO at companies such as Zola, Barstool Sports, and quip [3].

In the art world, Wells is deeply involved with several prestigious institutions. He is a Trustee and Treasurer of the Parrish Art Museum, where he contributes to the museum's financial strategy and overall mission to promote contemporary art [4]. Additionally, he serves on Morehouse College's Trustee's Society, reflecting his ongoing commitment to his alma mater [5]. At the Whitney Museum, Wells is a member of the Painting & Sculpture Acquisition Committee and the Artists Council, where he supports the museum's efforts to acquire significant contemporary works [6]. He also co-chairs the North American Acquisitions Committee for Tate Americas Foundation, playing a key role in guiding the foundation's acquisition of works from North America [7].

Wells is particularly noted for his dedication to collecting and promoting works by Black and queer artists [6]. In 2020, he made a significant $1 million donation of contemporary art to Morehouse College, featuring works by some of the most influential Black and queer artists of the time [8]. This donation reflects his commitment to ensuring that these voices are represented and celebrated within both academic and cultural institutions.

In addition to his financial and artistic achievements, George Wells is actively involved in social justice and technology advocacy. He serves as the Treasurer of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit organization that focuses on criminal justice reform and reducing recidivism by supporting formerly incarcerated individuals [9]. Wells is also on the board of Out in Tech, an organization dedicated to increasing LGBTQ+ representation in the tech industry through networking, education, and mentorship initiatives [10]

George Wells continues to be a transformative force in both the finance and art sectors, combining his financial expertise with a deep commitment to cultural enrichment and diversity.

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Education and Career

  • Morehouse College. (n.d.). Profiles of pride: George Wells, class of 2000. Morehouse College. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://news.morehouse.edu/inside-morehouse/profiles-of-pride-george-wells-class-of-2000
  • Morehouse College. (2021, July 30). Successful financier and art collector George Wells '00 donated a $1 million art collection to Morehouse College [Video]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Morehouse1867/videos/successful-financier-and-art-collector-george-wells-00-donated-a-1-million-art-c/272466932396254/
  • Van Der Putten, M. (2022, September 20). George Wells: Morehouse College's pride and legacy at the Martin Luther King International Chapel. Cultured Magazine. https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2022-09-20-hbcu-morehouse-martin-luther-king-international-chapel
  • Wells Group of New York. (n.d.). Team. Wells Group of New York. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www.wgny.co/team
  • LinkedIn. (n.d.). George Wells. LinkedIn. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-wells-831b53
  • CFOTalk. (n.d.). George Wells [Twitter profile]. Twitter. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://twitter.com/cfotalk?lang=en
  • PR Newswire. (2019, June 12). Wells Group of New York opens headquarters. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wells-group-of-new-york-opens-headquarters-300866342.html

Involvement in the Art World

  • Parrish Art Museum. (n.d.). Staff & board. Parrish Art Museum. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://parrishart.org/about/staff-board/
  • Murphy, S. (2021, July 8). New board leadership announced for the Parrish Art Museum. 27East. https://www.27east.com/arts/new-board-leadership-announced-for-the-parrish-art-museum-1871358/
  • Ignite Morehouse. (n.d.). George Wells in the Morehouse Trustee Society. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://ignite.morehouse.edu/project/37924
  • The Art Newspaper. (2020, December 15). Startup consultant and collector George Wells gives Morehouse College a million-dollar art collection. The Art Newspaper. https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2020/12/15/startup-consultant-and-collector-george-wells-gives-morehouse-college-a-million-dollar-art-collection
  • Van Der Putten, M. (2021, January 22). Cultured collections with George Wells. Cultured Magazine. https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2021/01/22/cultured-collections-with-george-wells
  • Whitney Museum of American Art. (n.d.). 2024 Biennial exhibitions. Whitney Museum. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://whitney.org/exhibitions/2024-biennial
  • Tate Americas Foundation. (n.d.). About us. Tate Americas Foundation. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://tateamericas.org/about/
  • Tate Americas Foundation. (n.d.). Committees. Tate Americas Foundation. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://tateamericas.org/committees/

Contributions to Art

  • Van Der Putten, M. (2021, January 22). Cultured collections with George Wells. Cultured Magazine. https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2021/01/22/cultured-collections-with-george-wells
  • Small, Z. (2020, December 13). Morehouse receives $1M worth of Black art from George Wells. The Grio. https://thegrio.com/2020/12/13/morehouse-black-art-collection-george-wells/
  • ArtNews. (2020, December 13). George Wells donates $1M in contemporary art to Morehouse College. ArtNews. https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/george-wells-collector-morehouse-college-art-donation-1234608201/
  • Wells Group of New York. (n.d.). Wells Group sponsored events. Wells Group of New York. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www.wgny.co/wells-group-sponsored-events

CFO Roles at Zola, Barstool Sports, Quip

  • Yahoo Finance. (2020, May 1). Wells Group parachutes CFO, COO into roles at Zola, Barstool Sports, Quip. Yahoo Finance. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wells-group-parachutes-cfo-coo-184305234.html

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Advocacy

  • Anti-Recidivism Coalition. (n.d.). Board of Directors. Anti-Recidivism Coalition. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://antirecidivism.org/who-we-are/board-of-directors/
  • Out in Tech. (n.d.). Team. Out in Tech. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://outintech.com/team-2/

References

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  1. ^ "Profiles of Pride, George Wells". Morehouse College News. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  2. ^ a b "Wells Group of New York - Team". Wells Group of New York. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  3. ^ "Wells Group Parachutes CFO, COO into Roles". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  4. ^ "Parrish Art Museum - Staff & Board". Parrish Art Museum. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  5. ^ "HBCU Morehouse Martin Luther King International Chapel". Cultured Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  6. ^ a b "Cultured Collections with George Wells". Cultured Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  7. ^ "Tate Americas Foundation - Committees". Tate Americas Foundation. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  8. ^ "George Wells Donates Art to Morehouse". ArtNews. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  9. ^ "Anti-Recidivism Coalition - Board of Directors". Anti-Recidivism Coalition. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  10. ^ "Out in Tech - Team". Out in Tech. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
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