Raja Sarathy
About Raja Sarathy
Raja Sarathy serves as the Director of Finance at Spire, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having previously worked at BG Group, Citi, Dynegy, and Sequent Energy Management.
Current Role at Spire
Raja Sarathy serves as the Director of Finance at Spire, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the company. His experience in finance and accounting supports Spire's objectives in the energy sector. He operates from Houston, Texas, contributing to the company's financial management and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to joining Spire, Raja Sarathy worked at Citi for a decade from 2009 to 2019. He held several key positions, including Senior Vice President of Global Commodities. He served as the North America Product Control Head from 2017 to 2019 and as the North America Financial Control Head from 2009 to 2016. His tenure at Citi involved significant responsibilities in financial oversight and risk management.
Background at Sequent Energy Management
Raja Sarathy worked at Sequent Energy Management as Senior Director of Accounting from 2001 to 2007. During his six years in this role, he focused on financial reporting and accounting practices within the energy sector. His experience at Sequent contributed to his expertise in managing financial operations in a dynamic industry.
Experience at BG Group
Raja Sarathy briefly worked at BG Group as Senior Director of Gas and LNG Accounting for one year in 2007 to 2008. In this position, he was involved in accounting practices related to gas and liquefied natural gas, enhancing his knowledge of the energy market.
Early Career at Dynegy
Raja Sarathy began his career at Dynegy, where he served as Manager of Gas Risk Accounting from 2000 to 2001. His role involved managing financial risks associated with gas operations, laying the foundation for his future roles in finance and accounting within the energy sector.