Chris Gold
About Chris Gold
Chris Gold serves as the Head of Finance for EMEA at Aterian, having previously held various finance roles at companies such as WorldRemit, BT, and Openreach. He has a strong educational background in accounting, holding a Graduate Diploma from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University.
Current Role at Aterian
Chris Gold serves as the Head of Finance for the EMEA region at Aterian, a position he has held since 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and strategy within the EMEA markets. Aterian is a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ATER. Gold's role is pivotal in ensuring financial compliance and driving growth initiatives in the region.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Chris Gold held several finance positions. He worked at WorldRemit as a Senior Manager in Finance Operations for eight months in 2020. Before that, he served as a Finance Manager for the IFRS 15 Transition Programme at BT in 2018. His experience also includes a role as Accounting and Financial Control Manager at Openreach from 2019 to 2020, and as Senior Manager of Financial Reporting at Entertainment One from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Chris Gold has a solid educational foundation in accounting. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Griffith University, studying from 2007 to 2011. He further advanced his qualifications by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, completing this program from 2011 to 2013.
Professional Affiliations
Gold was a member of the Queensland Young Chartered Accountants Panel at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2014 to 2017. This role involved engaging with young professionals in the accounting field and contributing to discussions on industry developments and best practices.
Early Career at EY
Chris Gold began his career at EY, where he worked for eight years from 2009 to 2017. He progressed through various roles, including Assistant Manager in Sydney for two months in 2016. His tenure at EY provided him with extensive experience in financial management and reporting.