Rita O'Connor

Rita O'Connor is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as CFO and COO at Afaxys, Inc. since August 2024, O'Connor previously held pivotal positions such as Chair of the Audit Committee at uLab Systems, Inc., CFO and Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain at PLx Pharma Inc., and CFO at both Kent Place School and Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals. O'Connor's expertise includes managing finance, treasury, and IT activities, with notable achievements including navigating significant challenges leading to strategic company sales and facilitating successful IPOs. O'Connor's earlier career includes roles at Adams Respiratory Therapeutics and Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, alongside foundational experience as an Audit Manager at Deloitte. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Fairleigh Dickinson University.