Divya Nalam
About Divya Nalam
Divya Nalam serves as the Director of Finance at Headway, bringing extensive experience in finance and strategy from various roles in notable companies such as Uber, Opendoor, and Citigroup.
Current Role at Headway
Divya Nalam serves as the Director of Finance at Headway, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy within the organization. Headway is based in New York, United States, where Nalam applies her extensive experience in finance to drive the company's financial performance.
Professional Experience
Divya Nalam has a diverse background in finance, having held various positions across multiple organizations. Prior to her current role at Headway, she worked at Opendoor as Director of Finance & Strategy from 2021 to 2022, and as Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy from 2018 to 2021. Her experience also includes roles at Uber as Manager, Strategic Finance from 2015 to 2018, and at StubHub as Associate - Strategy & Corporate Development from 2012 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she worked at Citigroup as an Investment Banking Analyst from 2010 to 2012 and at Cowen and Company in various analyst roles.
Educational Background
Divya Nalam earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She attended the university from 2005 to 2009, where she developed a strong foundation in economic principles that has informed her career in finance.
Previous Roles at Cowen and Company
Divya Nalam began her career at Cowen and Company, where she worked as a Summer Analyst in 2008 for two months. She later returned to the firm as a Technology Investment Banking Analyst from 2009 to 2010, where she gained valuable experience in investment banking.
Career Progression
Throughout her career, Divya Nalam has demonstrated a steady progression in finance roles. After her initial experience at Cowen and Company, she transitioned to Citigroup as an Investment Banking Analyst. Her subsequent roles at StubHub, Uber, and Opendoor reflect her growing expertise in finance and strategy, ultimately leading to her current position at Headway.