Bill Hardcastle is an accomplished finance and strategic planning professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Managing Director of Strategic Planning and Program Management at Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. since December 2001, Bill has also held positions as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer within the same company. Previous experience includes an Associate role at Broadband Venture Partners and multiple positions at Southern Company, ranging from Principal Financial Analyst to Assistant to the Chief Strategy Officer. Additionally, Bill worked as a Portfolio Manager at Discovery Management. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and a BBA in Finance and Real Estate from Southern Methodist University.