about us
The Stoneforge name has special meaning for us.
Stone is a family name (James’ Grandmother’s maiden name was “Stone” – she married a “Walls”). The “Stone” in Stoneforge is a nod to family, to legacy, to endurance, and to how our past can help shape our future in the best way.
For us, “forge” has two interrelated meanings – both very significant.
Firstly, to forge, to create something unique, speaks to shaping and designing, with our minds and then with our hands through talking action (as in wielding the hammer).
Secondly, to forge ahead, to create and travel your own new path with skill, with instinct and insight, with help and tools, and to remain committed, even when the going is tough. After all, anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm, but to do what you do takes grit, determination, and the support of others.
Welcome to the Stoneforge Consulting Group. Read more below to learn about our founders.
Kristina Walls
Kristina Walls is a seasoned financial strategist and the Chief Financial Officer at Stoneforge Consulting Group, where she specializes in strategic financial management and virtual CFO services.
With a robust background in Financial and business strategy, Kristina excels in guiding seven-figure companies to financial growth without external funding.
Her expertise lies in creating fiscal resilience, developing new business, and enhancing client relationships.
Over her career, including founding Estmere and roles at Concur Technologies and Philips, Kristina has demonstrated her ability to add significant value to clients’ financial stability and growth.
Kristina’s proficiency encompasses strategic financial management, virtual CFO Services, business development, as well as sales strategies. Her advanced analytical skills and business analysis expertise further enhance her capability to drive financial success for her clients.
Kristina holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and a Batchelor’s degree in Accounting and has studied Transactionalism. Her bilingual proficiency in English and Russian, coupled with her commitment to leveraging financial strategies to drive client success, positions her as a formidable leader in the financial consulting industry.
James Walls
James Walls is a distinguished business management and strategy consultant recognised for his ability to drive transformative growth across diverse industries. With over two decades of experience, James excels in leveraging analytical insights and strategic foresight to unlock business potential. His innovative consulting framework, the Five I’s – Instinct, Insight, Intention, Implementation, and Inspection and Improvement – ensures a comprehensive approach to tackling business challenges and seizing opportunities.
James’s expertise encompasses strategic planning, operational efficiency, leadership development, and market expansion. His reputation for crafting customized solutions that deliver sustainable success and competitive advantage is well-established. Through dynamic leadership and a collaborative style, James fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Having partnered with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and non-profits, James adeptly navigates complex business landscapes, driving impactful change. His hands-on approach and unwavering dedication to client success result in measurable outcomes that consistently exceed expectations.
James is not just a consultant; he is a trusted advisor committed to helping businesses thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. His strategic insights and innovative methodologies position him as a leader in the field of business management and strategy consulting.
In addition, James also studied and taught Transactionalism (the art and science of building successful and reciprocal business transactions) and has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management.
Before Stoneforge Business Consulting, James was the co-owner and COO of Estmere, specializing in Business Strategy and Sales Strategy and pre-acquisition analysis for clients.
Prior to this, he has a long and successful executive career that took him from New Zealand, to Singapore, and the USA, where he helped to create complex IT services to suit the needs of different markets.
The Stoneforge Difference
The way we work
Everything we do is centered around delivering long-term business-impacting results with you. Our proprietary framework underpins our journey together in a way that allows you to pinpoint and track progress on the journey. This underpins all of our disciplines:
