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Pat Clayton

Deputy CFO at Liftoff

Pat Clayton has extensive work experience in finance and operations. They started their career as a Junior Accountant at Hall Chadwick Chartered Accountants in 2005 and worked their way up to become a Supervisor - Corporate Services. During their time at Hall Chadwick, they provided financial advice, performed business valuations, and worked with clients ranging from small to medium enterprises.

In 2011, Pat joined InterResolve as a Financial Controller and later became the Head of Finance and Operations. They managed the company through funding rounds and a corporate restructure, leading it to recover from losses suffered after Series A funding.

In 2014, Pat joined Grind & Co. as the Head of Finance, overseeing funding and expansion across multiple sites. They implemented financial functions and established key performance indicators.

Since 2015, Pat has been with Liftoff Mobile, initially as the Vice President of Finance and currently as the Senior Vice President of Finance. Liftoff Mobile provides advertising for mobile apps and Pat has played a key role in achieving superior ROI by reaching precise audiences and demographics.

Overall, Pat Clayton has a strong background in finance, operations, and strategic planning, demonstrating their ability to lead and contribute to the success of organizations.

Pat Clayton has a diverse educational background. They began their higher education at the Australian Catholic University, where they earned a Bachelor of Business (B.Bus) degree in Accounting and Finance from 2005 to 2009. Afterward, they pursued a Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2009 to 2011. In the same year, Pat also became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW).

In 2011, they obtained another membership, this time with the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA). Pat furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from the Hult International Business School between 2014 and 2015.

In terms of certifications, Pat has acquired the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW) membership in 2011 and the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) membership in the same year. They also possess the Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ); however, details regarding its institution and date of attainment are unavailable.

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Timeline

  • Deputy CFO

    January 1, 2023 - present

  • Senior Vice President Finance

    October, 2021

  • Vice President Of Finance

    September, 2015

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