Yaron Kaneti
About Yaron Kaneti
Yaron Kaneti serves as the Chief Financial Officer at CrazyLabs, a position he has held since 2022. He previously expanded Taboola's finance department and played a crucial role in the company's financial strategies during significant growth and transitions.
Work at CrazyLabs
Yaron Kaneti has served as the Chief Financial Officer at CrazyLabs since 2022. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the company, contributing to its strategic financial planning and management. His experience in finance and leadership positions supports CrazyLabs' objectives in the competitive mobile gaming industry. Kaneti's tenure at CrazyLabs is marked by a focus on financial stability and growth.
Education and Expertise
Yaron Kaneti holds a Bachelor of Economics and Accounting from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business/Managerial Economics from 2001 to 2004. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial management and strategic planning.
Background
Yaron Kaneti began his career as an Auditor at KPMG in Israel, where he worked from 2000 to 2004. He then transitioned to various finance roles, including Financial Controller at Tadiran Telecom and VP Finance positions at SES Satellites and Taboola. His experience spans over two decades in finance, with significant roles that have shaped his career trajectory.
Achievements in Finance
During his time at Taboola, Yaron Kaneti expanded the Finance Department from a team of 6 to 50 members. He developed a financial plan that supported the company's rapid growth and played a crucial role in returning Taboola to profitability during the COVID crisis. Kaneti was also instrumental in navigating Taboola through mergers and acquisitions, including an $800 million acquisition in 2021, and preparing the company for its IPO in the same year.