Jason Chatterjee
About Jason Chatterjee
Jason Chatterjee serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Food52, where he focuses on equity value creation and financial leadership. He has a diverse background in investment and consulting, with previous roles at L Catterton, Sycamore Partners, Boston Consulting Group, and UBS Investment Bank.
Current Role at Food52
Jason Chatterjee serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Food52, a multi-brand and multi-channel commerce and media company. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategy and financial leadership. His focus includes equity value creation and overseeing operations related to brands such as Schoolhouse and Dansk. He manages a manufacturing facility in Portland and a content studio based in New York.
Previous Experience in Finance and Consulting
Jason Chatterjee has extensive experience in finance and consulting. He worked at UBS Investment Bank as an Analyst in the Consumer Group from 2004 to 2006. He then joined L Catterton, where he served as an Associate from 2006 to 2008 and later as Vice President from 2011 to 2015. He was a Principal at Sycamore Partners from 2015 to 2019 and a Partner at Boston Consulting Group from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant in Impact Investing at BRAC USA from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Jason Chatterjee holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School. He also studied at Duke University, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics. His educational background supports his expertise in financial leadership and corporate development.
Strategic Leadership and Talent Development
In his current role, Jason Chatterjee emphasizes strategic leadership and talent development. He proactively recruits and mentors talent, aiming to foster high-performing teams. His approach contributes to improving profitability and operational efficiency within the organization.
Achievements in Investment and Operations
Jason Chatterjee has successfully executed several exits as both an investor and operator throughout his career. His hands-on strategy is grounded in sound financial leadership, which has been instrumental in driving equity value creation in the companies he has worked with.