Kate Jaspon
About Kate Jaspon
Kate Jaspon serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Inspire Brands, having previously held the same position at Dunkin'. With a strong background in finance and accounting, she has extensive experience in managing debt transactions and compliance.
Work at Inspire Brands
Kate Jaspon serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Inspire Brands, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has played a key part in implementing enterprise risk management and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations. Her leadership has been recognized for adapting to and facilitating organizational and process changes within the company. Prior to her current role, she briefly served as Chief Financial Officer for Dunkin' and Baskin Robbins at Inspire Brands for six months in 2020.
Previous Experience at Dunkin'
Before joining Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon held several significant positions at Dunkin'. She served as Chief Financial Officer from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, she was Vice President of Finance & Treasury from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as Vice President, Controller & Corporate Treasurer from 2010 to 2014, and as Director, Assistant Controller from 2005 to 2010. Her extensive tenure at Dunkin' contributed to her expertise in financial management and strategic planning.
Board Memberships
In addition to her role at Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon is a member of the Board of Directors at Grainger, a position she has held since 2021. She also served as a Board Member at MOD Pizza from 2017 to 2020. These roles reflect her commitment to governance and strategic oversight in the corporate sector.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Kate Jaspon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Babson College, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at Harvard Law School, completing the Program on Negotiation (PON) in Executive Education, focusing on Negotiation and Leadership. Additionally, she is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Massachusetts, which underscores her expertise in financial matters.
Background in Audit and Finance
Kate Jaspon began her career at KPMG US, where she worked as a Senior Manager in Audit from 1997 to 2005. This foundational experience in auditing provided her with a strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance. She has extensive experience in managing debt transactions and SEC registrations, further enhancing her financial acumen.