Yann G.
About Yann G.
Yann G. serves as the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance at Klaviyo, bringing over 20 years of experience in public accounting, audit, and tax. His previous roles include leadership positions at CarGurus, Dassault Systèmes, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Work at Klaviyo
Yann G. currently serves as the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing the financial operations and reporting for the company, contributing to its growth and financial strategy. Klaviyo is known for its marketing automation platform, which serves e-commerce businesses.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to joining Klaviyo, Yann G. held several significant positions in finance. He worked at CarGurus as Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance from 2016 to 2022. Before that, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Dassault Systèmes Enovia Corp for one year in 2014. His extensive background includes roles such as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Dassault Systèmes and Global Tax Structuring Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Education and Expertise
Yann G. has a robust educational background in finance and accounting. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University from 1994 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from CEFAM, completed between 1990 and 1992. Additionally, he completed an Executive Education program in Technology, Operations, and Value Chain Management at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2010 to 2011.
Background in Public Accounting
Yann G. has over 20 years of experience in public accounting, audit, and tax. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as an Audit Manager from 1996 to 2001 and later as a Global Tax Structuring Manager from 2001 to 2005. His experience includes managing financial reporting for pre-IPO companies in the Software and High-Tech industry, showcasing his expertise in financial management.
Leadership Roles in Finance
Throughout his career, Yann G. has held executive roles in both publicly and privately held companies. His leadership positions have included Director and Corporate Controller at Solidworks 3D Modeling and Tax Director at Dassault Systèmes. His extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning has positioned him as a key figure in the finance sector.