Richa Dandona
About Richa Dandona
Richa Dandona is the Associate Director of Finance and Operations at Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in finance and operations across various organizations.
Associate Director, Finance And Operations at Penguin Random House
Richa Dandona holds the position of Associate Director, Finance and Operations at Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategies and operational processes to ensure the company's objectives are met efficiently.
Professional Experience in Finance and Operations
Richa Dandona has an extensive professional background in finance and operations. Previously, she served as Senior Manager, Finance and Operations at Penguin Random House from 2018 to 2020. Before this, she was Partnerships and Operations Manager at Springer Nature from 2017 to 2018, and Associate Publishing Manager from 2016 to 2017. Her early career also includes roles such as Publishing Assistant at Nature Publishing Group and Relationship Manager at HDFC Bank.
Educational Background
Richa Dandona has a robust educational foundation. She earned her MBA in Finance from ICFAI Business School from 2006 to 2008. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Delhi. Additionally, she has studied languages, achieving a C1 level in Italian from Università per Stranieri di Perugia, DELE A2 in Spanish from Instituto Cervantes, and further Italian language studies at Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
During her tenure at Penguin Random House, Richa Dandona implemented a new financial reporting system that improved data accuracy and reduced reporting time by 20%. She led a cross-functional team to streamline budgeting processes, achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs. Richa also played a key role in the financial integration during the Penguin and Random House merger, ensuring a seamless transition and compliance.
Training and Mentorship
Richa Dandona has developed and conducted training programs on Advanced Excel and VBA for finance teams at Penguin Random House. In addition to her professional duties, she contributes to industry publications on financial modeling and data analysis. She volunteers as a mentor for finance students at local universities, offering guidance on career development and insights into the finance industry.