Karl Gildenmeister

Karl Gildenmeister is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in global retail finance and strategic financial planning. Currently serving as a Senior Finance Manager at Apple since January 2015, Karl has demonstrated expertise in managing Apple Online's P&L, supporting international expansion initiatives like the India Online Store, and overseeing financial planning for a $7B annual Opex plan. Prior to Apple, Karl held positions in strategic finance at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where support was provided for long-range financial planning and real estate strategies, and as a hedge fund analyst at Citi, focusing on investment trend analysis. Karl holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Economics from The Ohio State University.