Jonathan Kawaja

Chief Executive Officer at Furlani Foods

Jonathan Kawaja has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Jonathan started their career as an Associate at Schreck Merchant Group in 1996. From 1997 to 2002, they served as the Director of Finance at Durect Corporation, where they led financial processes and systems, SEC reporting, and financial analysis. In 2003, Jonathan became the Director of Financial Analysis at Health Dialog Services Corporation, focusing on pricing and operational issues. Jonathan joined Genentech, Inc. in 2004, holding various positions in R&D Finance, including Associate Director of R&D Finance. Jonathan then transitioned to Furlani Foods in 2008, initially serving as the Vice President of Operations before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer and eventually Chief Executive Officer. In 2021, they joined the Dean's Advisory Council at Princeton University as an Advisory Board Member. Jonathan also became a Board Member at the National Rowing Foundation in 2022. Overall, Jonathan Kawaja has demonstrated their expertise in finance, operations, and leadership throughout their career.

Jonathan Kawaja holds an MBA in Financial Management from MIT Sloan School of Management, which they obtained from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture cum laude from Princeton University from 1990 to 1994. Jonathan also pursued a Diploma in Economics at the University of Oxford from 1994 to 1995. In addition, Jonathan completed their Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification from the CFA Institute between 1996 and 1998. Jonathan attended Upper Canada College, but no specific dates or degrees were provided for this educational experience.

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Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    February, 2016 - present

  • Chief Operating Officer

    June, 2014

  • Vice President, Operations

    May, 2008