Geraldine Lafontaine
About Geraldine Lafontaine
Geraldine Lafontaine serves as the Chief of Staff at birdie, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse background in finance and strategy, having worked at notable firms such as Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and Palantir Technologies.
Work at Birdie
Geraldine Lafontaine has been serving as Chief of Staff at Birdie since 2022. In this role, she oversees various operational and strategic initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency. Her experience in high-pressure environments equips her to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current position, Lafontaine worked at Palantir Technologies from 2016 to 2022, focusing on Business Development and Strategy in Europe. Before that, she held roles at Credit Suisse as Vice President in Quantitative Investment Strategies from 2013 to 2016 and at Goldman Sachs in Commodities from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she worked at Goldman Sachs in Emerging Markets from 2010 to 2012 in New York.
Educational Background
Geraldine Lafontaine has a strong educational foundation in engineering and finance. She earned a Master of Science in Engineering from CentraleSupélec, studying from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she completed a Master of Science in Mathematics of Finance at Columbia University in 2010. Earlier, she studied at Lycée Henri IV, achieving a PCSI-PC* from 2005 to 2007.