Craig Wallace
About Craig Wallace
Craig Wallace is the Vice President of Finance at Point One Navigation, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various financial leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer positions at Jajah, Qwil, and TokBox, and has extensive experience in M&A and scaling businesses.
Current Role at Point One Navigation
Craig Wallace serves as the Vice President of Finance at Point One Navigation, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, which specializes in providing a precise location-as-a-service API platform aimed at enhancing autonomy in vehicles and robotics. His expertise in finance supports the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Before joining Point One Navigation, Craig Wallace held several significant financial leadership roles. He was the Chief Financial Officer at TokBox (now Vonage) from 2012 to 2019, where he managed financial strategies for seven years. He also served as Chief Financial Officer at Qwil from 2019 to 2021 and briefly in 2021, demonstrating his capability in financial management across different organizations.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Craig Wallace studied at The University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Commerce (GradDipCom) in Finance. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in finance and management, equipping him with the necessary skills to navigate complex financial landscapes.
Experience in M&A and Financial Strategy
Craig Wallace has multiple buy and sell-side M&A experiences, showcasing his proficiency in mergers and acquisitions. His experience includes scaling platform businesses through high growth phases and managing significant downside restructuring. This expertise is vital for organizations looking to optimize their financial performance and strategic positioning.
Global Financial Management Experience
Craig Wallace has a diverse background in financial management across various international markets. He worked as a Manager in Private Client Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Auckland, New Zealand, and as a Group Finance Manager at Telefonica Europe in London, United Kingdom. This global experience enhances his ability to manage financial operations in different cultural and regulatory environments.