Activate empowers scientists to reinvent the world by bringing their groundbreaking research to market. We support them at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey by providing personalized expertise, tools, and resources that may otherwise be inaccessible. By doing so, we are an engine for shared prosperity, creating an unprecedented community of technology leaders whose innovations are building a better future for all.

Innovator and industry leader in conversational voice artificial intelligenceResponsible for all General & Administration functions including Strategy, Global Finance, Treasury, M&A, Human Resources, Legal, Intellectual Property, FacilitiesSuccessfully took company public in 2022

Finance & Strategy leader for Nike’s global operations covering supply chain, inventory management, logistics, sustainability, real estate, technology and procurement functions.

Treasurer (Capital Strategy, Foreign Exchange, Investments, Insurance, Cash Operations, Trade Finance, Process & Solutions), and leadership over NIKE Trading Company, Credit & Collections and Corporate Investment Committee

Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations for $30B+ global sports leader.Key accomplishments:- Rated Top Investor Relations function by Institutional Investor in 2019- Led innovative 2017 Investor Day with immersive experiences that brought NIKE’s new Consumer Direct Offense to life for investors (Ranked #1 Investor Day by Institutional Investor)- Drove deep engagement on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) outreach (Ranked #1 in ESG by Institutional Investor)- Foreign Exchange risk management over $14B foreign currency portfolio (Adam Smith Award recipient in 2018)- Capital return program included over $15B across share repurchases and dividends- Insurance programs covering Property & Casual, Directors & Officers, International Programs, and encompasses a Captive Finance Operation- Cash Management includes $5B cash balance and investments across corporate bonds, commercial paper, money markets and time deposits- Trading Company centralizes procurement of $20B+ of products from third party factories into NIKE ecosystem encompassing customs processes and purchase order management

Senior leader with progressive finance roles across Treasury, Investor Relations, Financial Planning, Analytics and Business Finance.Roles at HP include:- Vice President and Assistant Treasurer- Senior Director of Corporate Financial Analytics- Director of Investor Relations- Director of Treasury Capital Markets- Manager of Corporate FP&A- Analyst in Software Business FinanceKey accomplishments:- Financed separation of Hewlett-Packard Company - the largest corporate separation in tech sector history. Established initial capital structures for two Fortune 100 companies, designed shareholder return strategies, and executed complex cash and debt migration process- Successfully executed/managed deals covering M&A financings ($20B+), capital raising ($45B+), hedging ($10B+), equity buyback programs ($25B)- Drove 90% improvement in forecast accuracy in cash flow planning- Developed company narrative and communicated to key shareholders and sell-side analysts on regular cadence through earnings cycles, non-deal roadshows and annual investor meetings- Presented on numerous topics over the years to Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Directors

Provided a wide range of consulting services internationally to clients primarily in the natural resources industry (chemicals, metals, oil & gas), such as strategic planning, business process reengineering, and technology deployment.