Rama Katkar
About Rama Katkar
Rama Katkar serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Notion and has extensive experience in finance and corporate development across various companies, including roles at Instacart and Credit Karma.
Current Role at Notion
Rama Katkar serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Notion, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, contributing to strategic financial planning, and ensuring the financial health of the organization. His experience in finance and corporate development supports Notion's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his role at Notion, Rama Katkar held several significant positions in finance. He worked as the Vice President of Finance at Instacart from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategic Finance at Credit Karma from 2015 to 2020. His career also includes a role in Global Corporate Development at PayPal for six months in 2015.
Educational Background
Rama Katkar has a strong educational background in economics and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences & Economics from Northwestern University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he studied from 2004 to 2006.
Career Path and Early Roles
Rama Katkar's career began in the finance sector, where he worked as a Media & Communications M&A Analyst at Morgan Stanley from 2000 to 2002. He then transitioned to General Atlantic as an Associate from 2002 to 2004. Following that, he served as Vice President at TPG Global from 2006 to 2008. His diverse experiences laid the foundation for his later roles in corporate development and strategic finance.
Advisory Role at Susquehanna Growth Equity
Since 2021, Rama Katkar has been working as a Senior Advisor at Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE). In this advisory role, he provides insights and guidance based on his extensive experience in finance and corporate strategy, contributing to the firm's investment decisions and strategic initiatives.