Kenneth Chen

Kenneth Chen is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Aiven, a leading open source data platform, since October 2023. Prior experience includes nine years at Spotify where Kenneth held the role of VP, Finance Strategy Operations & Risk, overseeing long-term financial strategy and risk management. Their career began at PwC, where Kenneth progressed from Senior Associate in Systems and Process Assurance to Director of Business Risk Services in Stockholm, focusing on internal controls and risk management. Kenneth also enjoyed a lengthy engagement with Winamp as a software tester, reflecting a passion for digital music since the late 1990s. Kenneth holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.