Chitra B.
About Chitra B.
Chitra B. serves as the Chief Financial Officer at CircleCI, where she has worked since 2019. She has held various finance-related positions at notable companies, including RetailNext and Lehman Brothers, and has a strong academic background with degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Work at CircleCI
Chitra B. currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at CircleCI, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the company. Additionally, she has been the VP and Head of Finance/G&A at CircleCI since 2017, contributing to the company's growth and financial stability. Her leadership in finance has been instrumental in guiding CircleCI through various phases of development.
Education and Expertise
Chitra B. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in financial management and analysis across various industries.
Background in Finance and Analytics
Chitra B. has a diverse background in finance and analytics, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She served as VP of Business Analytics at RetailNext from 2011 to 2015, and later as VP/Head of Finance and Accounting from 2015 to 2017. Her experience also includes roles at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital in investment banking, as well as financial planning and analysis at Blackhawk Network.
Board Membership and Contributions
Chitra B. has been a member of the Board of Trustees at the Computer History Museum since 2016. In addition to her board role, she has contributed to industry discussions through various platforms, including an article in InformationWeek on empowering teams and an interview on Adam’s Leadership Blog. She has also participated in a podcast episode of The CFO Playbook, discussing topics related to trust and credibility in finance.
Achievements and Recognition
Chitra B. has received notable recognition for her contributions to the field. She was highlighted in the San Francisco Business Times as an Influential Woman in 2022 and named to the 2023 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150. These accolades reflect her impact and leadership within the finance community.