Cathleen Nilson, MBA
About Cathleen Nilson, MBA
Cathleen Nilson, MBA, serves as the Global VP, CFO, and Strategic Advisor to the CEO at Turing.com. With extensive experience in finance and operations across major tech companies, she has received recognition for her leadership and contributions to corporate finance.
Work at Turing
Cathleen Nilson serves as the Global VP, CFO, and Strategic Advisor to the CEO at Turing.com. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operational excellence. Her role involves overseeing financial operations and advising the CEO on strategic initiatives. Turing.com focuses on connecting companies with remote software developers, and Nilson's expertise in finance supports the company's growth and scalability.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Cathleen Nilson held several significant positions in the tech industry. She worked at Samsung as Group CFO and Head of Operation Excellence from 2013 to 2020. Before that, she was at Google for a year in Sales & Marketing Finance Management. Her career also includes roles at EA as Global IT Finance Controller, Intel Corporation as Strategic Business Planning Finance Lead, and NetApp as Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Lead. Each position contributed to her extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Cathleen Nilson has a strong educational background in finance and business. She studied at Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned an MBA in Finance & Strategy. She also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Additionally, she completed the Strategic CFO Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. This educational foundation supports her expertise in corporate finance and strategic advisory roles.
Achievements
Cathleen Nilson has received recognition for her contributions to the finance sector. In 2022, she was named one of the 'Top 50 Women Leaders in Finance' by Women We Admire for her value creation capabilities in corporate finance. She was also a finalist for 'Women CFOs of the Year' by Finance Executive International in 2023. Her advocacy for Talent Cloud value creation in the enterprise space has been recognized by Fortune. Furthermore, she played a key role as an enterprise Advisory Board member during the successful IPO of Upwork.
Advisory Roles
In addition to her corporate roles, Cathleen Nilson has served as Finance Chair on both non-profit and enterprise Advisory Boards for over a decade. Her involvement in these boards reflects her commitment to financial stewardship and strategic guidance in various sectors. She has spearheaded finance strategy and capital allocation during critical growth phases, particularly in tech startups that achieved unicorn status within four years.