Denise D. Beckles
About Denise D. Beckles
Denise D. Beckles is the Chief Financial Officer at Bobbie and a Board Member at King Arthur Baking Company. She has extensive experience in finance and leadership roles across various companies, including Zevia, Sol de Janeiro, and Godiva Chocolatier.
Current Positions
Denise D. Beckles currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Bobbie, starting her role in 2023. In addition to her position at Bobbie, she is also a Member of the Board of Directors at King Arthur Baking Company since 2022. Her experience in these roles showcases her versatility and expertise in financial leadership and governance.
Previous Roles at Zevia and Sol de Janeiro
Denise held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Zevia from 2022 to 2023 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Prior to Zevia, she worked at Sol de Janeiro where she served as both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer in 2022 for a brief period of 4 months. Additionally, she was the CFO of Sol de Janeiro from 2020 to 2021, further establishing her proficiency in financial management in dynamic environments.
Key Leadership Roles at Revolution Foods and Godiva Chocolatier
At Revolution Foods, Denise was a Member of the Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021, and served as their Chief Financial Officer from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure at Godiva Chocolatier from 2015 to 2018, she held multiple key positions including Chief Strategy Officer - Godiva Global, Chief Financial Officer - Godiva North America, and Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. These positions underline her comprehensive knowledge of financial strategy and corporate leadership.
Extensive Experience at Pernod Ricard USA and GE Capital
Denise's extensive financial career includes several pivotal roles at Pernod Ricard USA, such as Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Finance and Strategy for Wines and Champagnes, and Vice President, Treasurer from 2010 to 2015. Before her time at Pernod Ricard, she spent significant years at GE Capital, holding diverse roles in financial planning, analysis, and controllership across different regions including EMEA and Real Estate divisions.
Educational Background
Denise D. Beckles holds both a Master's Degree and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and Finance from Clarkson University. Her academic training laid a strong foundation for her extensive career in finance, accounting, and business management. Her educational experiences have equipped her with the skills needed to excel in various high-level financial roles throughout her career.