Shelby Geyer
About Shelby Geyer
Shelby Geyer serves as the Head of Finance at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2023. She has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Amgen and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Work at Kite Pharma
Shelby Geyer currently serves as the Head of Finance at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategies of the company. Kite Pharma is known for its focus on innovative cancer therapies, and Geyer's financial leadership is integral to supporting the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical industry. She operates from the company's headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Before joining Kite Pharma, Shelby Geyer worked at Amgen for a total of six years in various financial leadership roles. She served as Executive Director of Tax Transformation from 2017 to 2019 and as Associate Vice President of U.S. Commercial Finance from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, she held the position of Executive Director of Operations Finance from 2012 to 2017. Her tenure at Amgen involved significant contributions to financial strategy and operations within the organization.
Experience at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Shelby Geyer worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment as the Director of International TV Finance from 2001 to 2003. In this role, she managed financial operations related to international television projects. Her experience in the entertainment industry added a diverse perspective to her financial expertise, complementing her later roles in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Shelby Geyer earned her degree in Accounting from Pepperdine University, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices. Her expertise spans various aspects of finance, including tax transformation, commercial finance, and operations finance, which she has applied throughout her career in different industries.