Richard Kraska
About Richard Kraska
Richard Kraska is the Chief Financial Officer at Infobip and a member of the CNBC CFO Council, with extensive experience in finance leadership roles across various industries.
Chief Financial Officer at CNBC CFO Council and Infobip
Richard Kraska is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at CNBC CFO Council and Infobip in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He joined Infobip as the Chief Financial Officer in 2023. His role involves leading the financial strategies and operations of the organization, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial health.
Past Roles in Financial Leadership
Richard Kraska has a substantial history in financial leadership roles. Notably, he served as the Chief Financial Officer at RealPage, Inc. from 2021 to 2022 and at Rocket Software from 2019 to 2021, both in the Greater Boston area. Before these roles, he founded 3E Vision in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2019. He also held the position of VP of Finance at Western Digital from 2016 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Richard Kraska's career includes significant tenure at General Electric (GE), where he held various leadership roles including GE Capital Managing Director and VP Global FP&A Leader.
Educational Background
Richard Kraska holds a BS degree in Accounting with a minor in Law from Bentley University. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business. His solid educational foundation has been instrumental in his extensive career in financial management and strategic planning.
Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
Throughout his career, Richard Kraska has evaluated numerous worldwide M&A transactions and integrated or disposed of over 40 deals valued at more than $100 billion. His experience in mergers and acquisitions, alongside his ability to align cross-functional organizations, has enabled him to achieve financial results that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
Strategic Financial Planning and Team Development
Richard Kraska is known for his disciplined and strategic approach to financial plans, operations, and analysis. He specializes in creating sustainable processes that allow companies to thrive in changing environments. Additionally, he has demonstrated expertise in working within high-performance cultures and is recognized for hiring and developing world-class finance teams.