Jonathan Elazar
About Jonathan Elazar
Jonathan Elazar serves as the VP Finance - International at FORTNA, bringing over 13 years of global finance experience across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies such as GE and Baker Hughes, demonstrating expertise in building finance teams and strategic problem-solving.
Current Role at Fortna
Jonathan Elazar serves as the VP Finance - International at Fortna, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in the London Area, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy on an international scale, leveraging his extensive experience in finance to drive organizational growth.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Jonathan Elazar held several significant positions in finance. He worked at Baker Hughes as the Regional CFO for Sub Sahara Africa, Europe, Russia & Caspian from 2018 to 2021. He also served as Divisional CFO for Energy Transition and IET Digital - SaaS at Baker Hughes from 2021 to 2024. Earlier in his career, he was a Commercial Finance Manager at GE from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Elazar has a solid educational background in finance. He studied at HEC Montréal, where he earned a Trilingual Bachelor in Finance from 2007 to 2010. He also attended SDA Bocconi as an exchange student in Finance from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a Minor in Economics at Université de Montréal from 2006 to 2007.
Background and International Experience
Jonathan Elazar has over 13 years of experience in finance, having worked in more than 10 countries. His career includes roles in various cities such as Florence, Barcelona, and Paris. He has a reputation for building and coaching high-performing finance teams, particularly in high-risk countries, and is known for his adaptability and strategic vision.
Language Proficiency
Jonathan Elazar is fluent in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Italian. This linguistic proficiency enhances his ability to operate in diverse international environments and facilitates effective communication across different regions.