Kate Scolnick
About Kate Scolnick
Kate Scolnick serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Owlet Baby Care, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in finance and investor relations, she has held various leadership roles at companies such as Ripple, Seagate Technology, and McAfee.
Current Role at Owlet Baby Care
Kate Scolnick serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Owlet Baby Care, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Additionally, she manages IT and People operations, integrating these functions with the company's financial strategies. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining transparency in external financial reporting.
Previous Experience in Finance
Kate Scolnick has extensive experience in finance, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations. She worked at Seagate Technology as Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as Vice President, Finance at both McAfee from 2009 to 2011 and Seagate Technology from 2012 to 2016. She also held the position of Vice President, Finance at Anaplan from 2019 to 2021, contributing to financial strategy and operations in each role.
Board and Advisory Roles
In addition to her executive positions, Kate Scolnick has participated in board and advisory roles. She served as a Board Observer at Ripple for 11 months in 2018 to 2019 and as a Board Member at eASIC Corporation from 2017 to 2018. These roles have allowed her to influence strategic decisions and provide insights based on her financial expertise.
Education and Professional Development
Kate Scolnick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University. She is also pursuing Executive Leadership education at Stanford Graduate School of Business, which she began in 2016. This combination of formal education and ongoing professional development supports her expertise in finance and corporate strategy.
Expertise in Investor Relations
Kate Scolnick has a strong background in managing Investor Relations, which involves communication with stakeholders and enhancing the company's financial narrative. Her experience in this area has been critical in fostering relationships with investors and ensuring that financial performance is effectively communicated.