David Dinerman
About David Dinerman
David Dinerman serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Hāpara, a position he has held since 2017. With a robust background in finance and law, he has previously worked in various leadership roles across multiple companies, contributing to strategy development and ESG investing principles.
Work at Hāpara
David Dinerman has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Hāpara since 2017. His tenure at the company spans seven years, during which he has been based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he has contributed to the financial strategy and operational management of the organization. Dinerman played a significant role in guiding Hāpara through a successful exit by facilitating its sale to a private equity-backed software holding company.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Hāpara, David Dinerman held several key financial leadership positions. He was the Chief Financial Officer at American Underwater Products from 2016 to 2017, and prior to that, he served as CFO at ZoMazz, Inc. from 2012 to 2015. His experience also includes roles as COO/CFO at Probitas Partners from 2006 to 2012, Senior Manager at Grant Thornton, LLP from 2004 to 2006, and VP Finance and Legal Affairs at BigFix, Inc. from 1999 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
David Dinerman's educational background includes a Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation from Boston University School of Law, obtained in 1980. He also holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Oregon Law School, where he studied from 1976 to 1979. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Hampshire College between 1972 and 1976. His legal education complements his extensive experience in complex international financial services and regulatory matters.
Professional Skills and Advocacy
Dinerman possesses a unique blend of financial, legal, and business skills, which he applies in his executive roles. He has been involved in various strategic initiatives, including capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting across different industries. Furthermore, he advocates for institutional investors to reduce carbon investments and adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing principles.