Donald Cognetta
About Donald Cognetta
Donald Cognetta serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Americas at Golin, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked at Cassidy & Associates and Golin in various leadership roles.
Current Role at Golin
Donald Cognetta serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Americas at Golin. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the company. His extensive experience in finance and operations supports Golin's objectives in the competitive marketing and communications landscape.
Previous Experience at Golin
Before his current role, Donald Cognetta worked at Golin as the Vice President of Finance and Operations from 2007 to 2011. During this period, he was responsible for overseeing financial management and operational efficiency, laying the groundwork for his subsequent promotion to CFO.
Career at Cassidy & Associates
Donald Cognetta was Vice President of Finance at Cassidy & Associates from 1996 to 2007. His role involved managing financial operations in Washington, D.C., where he developed skills in financial planning and analysis that would benefit his future positions.
Educational Background
Donald Cognetta has a robust educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the GW Investment Institute, studying from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Management from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ithaca College, where he studied from 1989 to 1993.
Early Career and Education
Before his notable roles in finance, Donald Cognetta began his career as a Staff Accountant at PTC from 1995 to 1996. He completed his high school education at Niskayuna High School from 1985 to 1989, which laid the foundation for his academic and professional pursuits.