Phontip Palitwanon

Phontip "Phon" Palitwanon has extensive work experience in finance and accounting. They began their career at KPMG, where they worked as an Audit Intern in 2007 and later became an Audit Manager from 2008 to 2014. Phon then moved to Deloitte, where they served as a Senior Manager in Advisory Services from 2014 to 2015.

Following their time at Deloitte, Phon joined GoDaddy as the Director of Technical Accounting, M&A, and Revenue from 2015 to 2017. During this tenure, they were responsible for providing technical accounting guidance for non-recurring transactions, supporting international expansion, and implementing ASC606 and SOX programs. Phon was then promoted to the role of VP, Corporate Controller at GoDaddy in October 2017. In this position, they were responsible for managing the company's corporate accounting policy and operations, including overseeing global processes and leading teams through complex transactions, SEC reporting requirements, M&A activities, international expansion, and system implementations.

Prior to their professional career, Phon worked as a Teaching Assistant at the McCombs School of Business in 2007.

Overall, Phon has a breadth of experience in finance and accounting, specializing in auditing, technical accounting, M&A, and corporate accounting operations.

Phontip (Phon) Palitwanon studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance. Phontip (Phon) later pursued a Master's degree in Professional Accounting from the same university. Phontip also holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant from both the California Board of Accountancy and the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.