Sindy Wilson has just been announced as the new, and first Black female, CFO of Kickstarter. Her twenty-plus years of experience and impressive track record has made her the top pick to provide strategic financial guidance to the tech company and to support their growth.
In sharing the news, CEO Everette Taylor took to Twitter and tweeted, “I’m excited to announce Sindy Wilson as the new CFO of @Kickstarter.”
“Excited for the growth and transformation Sindy will bring to Kickstarter and inspiration she will bring to many others,” he added.
In an official statement he went on to say, “Kickstarter is at the beginning of a new chapter where we are very focused on growth and innovation within the crowdfunding industry and the creator economy at large. With her extensive experience in finance transformation, strategic leadership, and analytics, Sindy brings a unique perspective that will be instrumental in our continued growth. Her financial savviness paired with her belief in our mission make her the perfect fit for our team. We’re looking forward to working with Sindy to drive Kickstarter’s success.”
In her own official statement, Wilson adds, “At Kickstarter, I see a passionate team that’s dedicated to fostering creativity and empowering creators. I’m eager to have a deeper purpose in my work, and Kickstarter’s mission really resonates with me. I firmly believe that generational wealth lies in the creation of ideas. I’m excited to bring my financial expertise to Kickstarter and support its business goals, its mission to make a meaningful impact on the world, and consequently, its community of creators.” — Sindy Wilson
On working for a Black CEO for the first time in her career, she tells Forbes, “Sometimes you have to see it being the case to know that it is possible.”
The newly appointed Chief Financial Officer will report to Taylor and will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the day-to-day business operations and growth.
Wilson has spent much of her 20+ years in the financial space working for some well-known brands, including Ernst & Young (EY), Verizon, Cox Automotive, and most recently, Lyft as VP, Financial Transformation & Analytics. From financial analysis, operations, planning, transformation and strategy, Wilson has played an integral role in being a changemaker for some major organizations in various sectors: technology and software development, construction, retail, business management, broadcasting and telecommunications.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Limestone College and an MBA in Finance from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
Source/Image: Kickstarter
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