Lorenzo Montesi
About Lorenzo Montesi
Lorenzo Montesi serves as the Head of Finance at Watershed, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in finance and strategy, having previously worked in senior roles at companies such as Cockroach Labs and Cohesity.
Work at Watershed
Lorenzo Montesi currently serves as the Head of Finance at Watershed, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from the company's San Francisco office, where he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy. His role involves managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that the company's financial health aligns with its growth objectives.
Previous Experience at Cockroach Labs
Prior to joining Watershed, Montesi worked at Cockroach Labs as the Chief Financial Officer from 2021 to 2024. In this role, he was instrumental in shaping the financial strategy of the company, contributing to its growth and operational efficiency. His leadership in finance helped Cockroach Labs navigate the complexities of the tech industry.
Career at Cohesity
Montesi has a significant history with Cohesity, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as the Head of Sales Operations and GTM Strategy in 2015, then transitioned to VP of Finance and Accounting from 2018 to 2020. He later became the SVP of Finance from 2020 to 2021. His roles at Cohesity involved developing financial strategies and operational frameworks that supported the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Lorenzo Montesi has a strong educational background in Physics and Business. He earned a Licenza and a PhD from Scuola Normale Superiore, and a Laurea from Università di Pisa. Additionally, he holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. His expertise includes developing operations for new and emerging businesses and implementing practical solutions to complex challenges.
Background in Consulting
Montesi's early career included significant experience at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he worked in various roles from 1999 to 2010. His positions included Consultant, Project Leader, and Principal. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in strategic consulting and corporate development, which he later applied in his finance roles in the tech industry.