Lauren Whitehead, Cfa, Cpa
About Lauren Whitehead, Cfa, Cpa
Lauren Whitehead is the Head of Finance & Growth at Ezra, where she applies her expertise in finance and growth strategies to enhance the company's market presence. She has a diverse background in finance, having worked in various roles at notable firms such as KPMG and EY, and holds degrees from prestigious institutions including Columbia Business School and The London School of Economics.
Work at Ezra
Lauren Whitehead currently serves as the Head of Finance & Growth at Ezra, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's market presence and driving growth strategies, particularly in the area of early cancer detection through Full Body MRI technology. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Head of Finance at Ezra from 2020 to 2021. Her unique blend of expertise in finance and growth is instrumental in optimizing financial operations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Whitehead possesses a strong educational background in finance and business. She earned her MBA in Entrepreneurship and Technology from Columbia Business School, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Villanova University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2012. She also studied International Business at DIS - Study Abroad in 2011 and achieved a degree in Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2009.
Background
Lauren Whitehead has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in finance and growth. She co-founded RENTALYA, serving as Co-Founder & COO from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, she worked at KPMG as a Manager in Deal Advisory and as a Senior Associate in the same department. Her experience also includes positions at EY in Financial Services Audit and internships at Delaware Investments and Zouk Capital. This varied experience informs her approach to her current role at Ezra.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lauren Whitehead has been involved in various roles that highlight her expertise in finance and growth. At Ezra, she has been instrumental in driving growth strategies focused on early cancer detection technology. Her background in deal advisory and financial services audit allows her to optimize financial operations effectively. Additionally, her entrepreneurial experience from co-founding RENTALYA contributes to her innovative approach in her current role.