Dean Neese
About Dean Neese
Dean Neese serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Placer.ai since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Qubole, Kinetica, and Shape Security. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has a strong background in corporate finance, strategy, and international business development.
Current Role at Placer.ai
Dean Neese serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Placer.ai, a position he has held since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and strategy within the company. Placer.ai specializes in location analytics, providing insights to businesses based on foot traffic data. Neese's experience in financial leadership is expected to contribute to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Qubole
Prior to his current role, Dean Neese was the Chief Financial Officer at Qubole from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the company's financial management until its acquisition by Idera in 2020. His leadership in this position helped shape the financial strategies that supported Qubole's operations in the competitive data analytics market.
Education and Expertise
Dean Neese holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. He also earned an A.B. in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, studying from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business strategy and financial management, complementing his extensive professional experience.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Throughout his career, Dean Neese has executed over 30 acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and IPOs. He has played a key role in the turnaround of a private equity-backed EdTech company, leading it to a successful exit. Neese has also co-led several fundraising rounds, including three Series E rounds, showcasing his expertise in capital raising and strategic financial planning.
Leadership Roles in Previous Companies
Dean Neese has held various leadership positions in multiple organizations. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Kinetica from 2020 to 2021. He was also the Chief Financial Officer at Shape Security from 2016 to 2018 and held the position of SVP, Strategy and Corporate Development at DocuSign from 2013 to 2016. His roles have consistently involved strategic financial oversight and operational management.