David Madsen
About David Madsen
David Madsen serves as the Director of Finance at Redpanda Data, bringing extensive experience in strategic finance from previous roles at Crux, Genesys, and Sourcegraph. He is recognized for his strategic thinking and ability to enhance financial processes through cross-functional collaboration.
Current Role at Redpanda Data
David Madsen serves as the Director of Finance at Redpanda Data since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies, contributing to the company's growth and financial health. His position involves collaboration with various departments to enhance financial models and reporting processes.
Previous Experience in Strategic Finance
Prior to his current role, David worked at Crux as the Director of Strategic Finance from 2022 to 2023. He also held significant positions at Genesys, where he served as Senior Manager of Strategic Finance (Cloud Revenue) from 2019 to 2021 and Manager of Strategic Finance (Global Sales & Marketing) from 2017 to 2019. His experience in these roles involved strategic financial planning and analysis.
Background in Finance and Education
David Madsen earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the UW Foster School of Business. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various finance-related roles across multiple organizations.
Expertise in Financial Strategy and Collaboration
David is known for his strategic thinking and ability to assess current financial states, identify gaps, and implement improvements. He emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, working closely with GTM, R&D, and G&A teams to develop new financial models and processes. His focus on clear communication of business performance to stakeholders is a key aspect of his professional approach.
Career Development and Relationship Building
Throughout his career, David has demonstrated a natural curiosity for business improvement and a commitment to building trust-based relationships. He fosters collaboration and openness to new ideas, which enhances teamwork and drives successful outcomes in his financial initiatives.