Marc Saitta

Chief Operating Officer at Common App

Marc Saitta has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Marc has held various leadership roles in multiple companies, demonstrating their expertise in financial and operational management.

Starting from their most recent role, Marc Saitta served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Common App, a position they held from September 2019. Prior to this, they held the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO) at the same company from January to August 2019.

Before joining Common App, Marc worked as a Consultant at Cordia Partners starting from September 2018.

From March 2017 to June 2018, Marc Saitta was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Public Interest Registry, which is a $100 million non-profit domain registry for the ".ORG" domain. Marc played a crucial role in improving the organizational capability and executing a turnaround of the business. Prior to this role, from July 2014 to March 2017, they served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the same company, where they successfully led financial and administrative operations and executed a growth strategy resulting in increased profits and growth.

Before joining Public Interest Registry, Marc was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at AAMVA, a multi-divisional association, systems developer, information clearinghouse, and government contractor. Marc held this position from July 2009 to July 2014, during which they introduced results-based culture and strategies, driving revenue growth and member value.

Prior to their role at AAMVA, Marc Saitta worked as the Director of Financial Reporting at Hanley Wood, a private equity-backed real estate media firm. Marc held this position from October 2008 to June 2009, where they were responsible for improving financial reporting and technical accounting research.

In 2007, Marc served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Vois Inc, a startup shell company targeting the Web 2.0 market. Marc was recruited by a venture capital partnership to support fundraising and establish finance and operations functions.

From June 2004 to December 2006, Marc was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Smithsonian Business Ventures, where they managed a $200 million multi-divisional commercial operating segment. Marc played a vital role in driving profitable growth and rebuilding capability.

Marc Saitta started their career at America Online (AOL) in 1998, where they held several notable leadership positions. Marc was the Vice President of Finance & Planning of a division with $600 million revenue and 3,000 employees from June 2001 to December 2003. Marc implemented a project cost allocation system that resulted in substantial cost savings. Prior to this position, from April 1998 to June 2001, they served as the Vice President of Finance & Operations for a $100 million AOL subsidiary. Marc established the financial and operational infrastructure, enabling significant revenue growth and leading successful joint venture negotiations.

Before joining AOL, Marc held financial leadership positions in corporate and divisional operations at Ogden Corporation, a global B2B services and Waste to Energy company, from June 1985 to March 1998.

Marc Saitta's work experience showcases their expertise in financial management, operations, and strategic leadership across various industries and organizations.

Marc Saitta's education history includes a degree in Management with a focus on Business Management & Finance from Virginia Tech. Marc also completed a certificate program in Contracting with the Federal Government at George Mason University in 2013.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    September, 2019 - present

  • Chief Financial and Operating Officer

    January, 2019

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