Sara Baxter Orr, Cpa, MBA
About Sara Baxter Orr, Cpa, MBA
Sara Baxter Orr is a seasoned finance executive currently serving as the SVP & Global Head of the CFO Practice at Anaplan. With extensive experience at Verizon in various senior roles, she has driven process improvements and championed technology innovations to enhance profitability and market reach.
Work at Anaplan
Sara Baxter Orr serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of the CFO Practice at Anaplan. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization for four years. In her role, she focuses on integrating financial strategies and enhancing operational efficiency within the company.
Previous Experience at Verizon
Sara Baxter Orr has extensive experience at Verizon, where she held various senior leadership roles. She was the CFO and Senior Vice President of Verizon Business Group for eight months in 2019. Prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President of Finance Operations from 2015 to 2016, and as Vice President of Cost Transformation from 2009 to 2010. Her tenure at Verizon also included roles such as Vice President and Midwest Division CFO of Verizon Wireless, and Director of Pricing and Revenue Assurance.
Education and Expertise
Sara Baxter Orr holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from National University, where she studied Accounting. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Applied Economics from the University of California, San Diego. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and business operations.
Achievements in Financial Innovation
Throughout her career, Sara Baxter Orr has championed data and technology innovations that have opened new markets. She played a key role in the launch of the industry's first device-based Asset-Backed Securities, demonstrating her influence in financial innovation and market expansion.
Advocacy for Diversity and Leadership
Sara Baxter Orr has been an advocate for team diversity and has frequently spoken on issues related to technology evolution and women's advancement into leadership roles. Her commitment to diversity in the workplace reflects her broader vision for inclusive leadership in the financial sector.