Mark Kawakami
About Mark Kawakami
Mark Kawakami serves as the Sr. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Arcadia Biosciences, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis across various companies, including roles at Arup, L-3 Communications, and Renaissance Food Group.
Current Role at Arcadia Biosciences
Mark Kawakami serves as the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Arcadia Biosciences. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis functions, contributing to the company's strategic financial decisions.
Previous Experience in Financial Planning
Before joining Arcadia Biosciences, Mark held various positions in financial planning and analysis. He worked as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at L-3 Communications from 2015 to 2018. He also served as the Associate/Director of FP&A at Arup from 2012 to 2013, where he had operational responsibilities in corporate FP&A and treasury for the North/South America region.
Consulting Background
Mark has a substantial consulting background, having worked at DLC as a Consultant on three separate occasions: from 2011 to 2012, 2014 to 2015, and 2018 to 2020. His consulting experience spans various financial and operational roles, enhancing his expertise in financial analysis.
Education and Qualifications
Mark earned his MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, studying from 2003 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he attended UC Irvine for one year in 1995 to 1996.
Achievements in Financial Systems Implementation
During his tenure at Arup, Mark implemented an automated payables system and a corporate travel/expense system. These initiatives aimed to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial processes within the organization.