Rita Dalton
About Rita Dalton
Rita Dalton serves as the Chief of Staff to the CFO at Rokt, where she has been instrumental in the company's growth and its initial public offering. With previous experience at Macquarie Group and DDH Graham Limited, she has worked with notable investors and contributed significantly to workforce expansion.
Current Role at Rokt
Rita Dalton serves as the Chief of Staff to the CFO at Rokt, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she supports the CFO in various strategic initiatives and operational tasks. Her responsibilities include overseeing financial processes and contributing to the company's overall financial strategy. Dalton's involvement has been instrumental in navigating the company's financial landscape as it continues to grow.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Before joining Rokt, Rita Dalton accumulated significant experience in investment banking. She worked at Nomura for one year, focusing on investment banking projects. Prior to that, she spent a year at Macquarie Group, where she specialized in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications. Her role at Macquarie Group included a brief tenure in Group Strategy, where she contributed to strategic planning and execution.
Education and Academic Achievements
Rita Dalton holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Queensland, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. She later pursued a Master of Finance at Queensland University of Technology, achieving Dean's List recognition during her studies from 2016 to 2017. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance and investment banking.
Contributions to Company Growth
During her tenure at Rokt, Rita Dalton played a key role in the company's growth, contributing to an increase in workforce from 200 to 600 employees. She was also involved in preparing the company for its initial public offering (IPO) and contributed to the significant valuation growth from $400 million to $2.4 billion.
Early Career at DDH Graham Limited
Rita Dalton began her career at DDH Graham Limited, where she worked in Funds Management from 2014 to 2016. This early experience provided her with foundational knowledge in financial management and investment strategies, which she later applied in her roles at Macquarie Group and Nomura.