David Samuels
About David Samuels
David Samuels is the Chief Finance & Administrative Officer at REDF, overseeing multiple departments and contributing to strategic decision-making. He has extensive experience in finance and administration, having held key roles at various organizations including Backroads, Rubicon Programs, Inc., and eBay.
Company
David Samuels is currently employed at REDF, holding the position of Chief Finance & Administrative Officer. REDF is based in San Francisco, where David has been contributing since 2015. REDF focuses on scaling social enterprises on a national level, working to provide financial and admin oversight across multiple departments.
Title
David Samuels serves as the Chief Finance & Administrative Officer at REDF. In this role, he oversees various departments, including Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Communications, Development, and Strategic Planning. He is a key member of the Executive Management Team, participating in strategic decision-making processes.
Previous Roles at Backroads
David Samuels has held significant positions at Backroads in his career. He served as IT Director & Chief of Staff from 2014 to 2015, located at 801 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA. Prior to this, he was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the same company from 1996 to 2004. During these periods, he was responsible for major financial and operational tasks, contributing comprehensively to the company's growth and success.
Roles at Rubicon Programs and eBay
Previously, David was the CFO/COO at Rubicon Programs, Inc. from 2006 to 2013, based at 2500 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA. He also worked as the Finance Director at eBay from 2004 to 2006, based in San Jose, CA. In these roles, he was responsible for high-level financial management and operations, influencing significant business strategies and implementations.
Education and Expertise
David Samuels achieved his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. Before that, he received a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, graduating in 1981. His educational background provided a solid foundation for his expertise in financial planning, administration, and strategic planning.