Peter Wu
About Peter Wu
Peter Wu serves as the Vice President of Finance at Carbon, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance, having held leadership positions at various companies, including Polycom and Wind River, and holds a BA in Business Economics and an MBA in Finance from UCLA.
Current Role at Carbon
Peter Wu serves as the Vice President of Finance at Carbon, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from Redwood City, CA, and has contributed to the company's financial strategies and operations for five years. His role involves overseeing financial planning and analysis, as well as managing financial reporting and compliance. Wu played a key role in Carbon's Series E financing, which led to a valuation of $2.4 billion.
Previous Experience at Polycom
Prior to his current role, Peter Wu worked at Polycom as Vice President of Finance, Worldwide Sales and Services from 2012 to 2015. He spent three years in San Jose, where he was responsible for financial oversight and strategic planning for global sales and services operations. He later served as Vice President of Worldwide Finance at Polycom from 2015 to 2018, further solidifying his expertise in finance within the technology sector.
Career Background in Finance
Peter Wu has extensive experience in finance, having held various positions in notable companies. He worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at HP from 1998 to 1999 and as an Associate at LaSalle Investment Management from 1999 to 2001. Wu spent 11 years at Wind River as Vice President of Finance from 2001 to 2012, where he managed financial operations and strategy. His diverse background includes experience with both publicly traded and private equity-backed companies.
Education and Expertise
Peter Wu earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from UCLA. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. His academic background supports his strong interest in staff development and pragmatic leadership, which he emphasizes in his professional roles.