Joe Pagano
About Joe Pagano
Joe Pagano serves as the Chief Financial Officer at SendBird, where he has worked since 2018, contributing to the company's financial strategies and operational improvements. He has held various CFO positions at companies such as Clean Wave Technologies and R. Torre & Company, and has a background in mergers and acquisitions from his time at Autodesk.
Work at Sendbird
Joe Pagano serves as the Chief Financial Officer at SendBird, a leading provider of chat APIs for mobile apps and websites, since 2018. In this role, he has played a key part in operational execution and continuous process improvement, contributing to the company's growth and success. His responsibilities include managing financial strategies and enhancing shareholder value through fundraising, equity, and debt transactions. Pagano's extensive experience in managing global operations and leading mergers and acquisitions has been instrumental in advancing SendBird's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining SendBird, Joe Pagano held several key financial leadership positions. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Clean Wave Technologies, Inc. from 2014 to 2016 and at Ecologic Brands from 2012 to 2014. He also served as Chief Financial Officer at R. Torre & Company from 2002 to 2007 and at eWork from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he worked as a Merger & Acquisition Specialist at Autodesk from 2007 to 2009 and as Chief Financial Officer at I.T. Convergence from 2009 to 2012. His diverse experience spans multiple industries and roles.
Education and Expertise
Joe Pagano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial management. Pagano specializes in fundraising, equity, and debt transactions, which have enhanced the financial strategies of the organizations he has worked with. His expertise in managing global operations and leading mergers and acquisitions has contributed to his effectiveness in executive financial roles.
Background
Joe Pagano has built a career in finance with over two decades of experience in various leadership roles. His early career included serving as Chief Financial Officer at eWork and R. Torre & Company. He transitioned into mergers and acquisitions at Autodesk before returning to CFO roles at multiple companies, including I.T. Convergence and Ecologic Brands. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations across different sectors.