Robert Taccini
About Robert Taccini
Robert Taccini is the Chief Financial Officer at Bugcrowd, with extensive experience in financial leadership roles at various technology companies, including VCE Company, LLC and Cisco Systems. He has a strong background in strategic planning, treasury management, and financial planning and analysis.
Current Role at Bugcrowd
Robert Taccini serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Bugcrowd, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations. His role involves overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring the organization meets its financial goals.
Previous Experience at VCE Company, LLC
Prior to his current role, Taccini worked at VCE Company, LLC as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2009 to 2016. During his seven years at VCE, he played a significant role in driving revenue growth and improving gross margins. He was instrumental in scaling the company from six employees to over 2,000 and achieving a $3 billion annual revenue run rate with 50% compounded growth over five years.
Career at Cisco Systems
Robert Taccini spent a substantial part of his career at Cisco Systems, where he held multiple roles. From 1995 to 2006, he served as VP Finance for the Global Development Organization, followed by a position as VP Business Operations Finance from 2006 to 2009. His tenure at Cisco contributed to his extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, as well as strategic operations.
Experience at WhiteHat Security
Taccini was the Chief Financial Officer at WhiteHat Security from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he played a key part in the successful spinout from NTT and the sale of WhiteHat Security to Synopsys. His leadership in financial operations during this transition was critical to the company's strategic objectives.
Educational Background
Robert Taccini holds a double major in Accounting and Finance from Babson College. He also earned a Master of Science in Finance from Bentley University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial management and strategic planning.