Ken Presley
About Ken Presley
Ken Presley serves as the Head of Finance at Cherre, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance, having held leadership positions at notable companies such as Amazon, Hulu, and Bonobos.
Work at Cherre
Ken Presley has served as the Head of Finance at Cherre since 2020. In this role, he leads various financial operations, including Finance, RevOps, Accounting, Payroll and Benefits Administration, and Investor Relations. He manages relationships with the Board of Directors, Independent Auditors, and Tax and Insurance providers. His responsibilities encompass overseeing financial strategy and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to joining Cherre, Ken Presley held several significant positions in finance. He worked at GroupM as Managing Partner - Finance from 2008 to 2012. He then transitioned to Amazon, where he served as Finance Director for Automated Marketing from 2012 to 2016. Following his tenure at Amazon, he was the Finance Lead for Subscriber Growth at Hulu from 2017 to 2018, and then served as VP of Finance at Bonobos from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Ken Presley has a strong educational background in finance and strategy. He studied at Columbia University in the City of New York, completing the Chief Financial Officer Program. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategy from Indiana University Bloomington. His expertise includes a detailed command of OKRs, GAAP, financial filings, statement analysis, and audits.
Technical Skills and Mastery
Ken Presley possesses technical mastery of financial software, including Netsuite and QuickBooksOnline (QBO). He has expertise in cloud spend optimization, utilizing platforms such as Google Cloud and AWS. His skills enable him to effectively manage financial operations and optimize costs within organizations.