Tarek Kutrieh

Tarek Kutrieh has a diverse and extensive work experience. In their most recent role at Liftoff Mobile, a portfolio company of Blackstone, they served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Tarek was initially recruited as the CFO and later promoted to the COO and CFO position. Prior to that, Kutrieh worked as the Chief Financial Officer at VCA Animal Hospitals, where they led the finance function and drove integration with the parent company. Tarek also held the position of VP Finance at Activision Blizzard, overseeing large scale transformation efforts and operational efficiency. Before joining VCA, Kutrieh was the President and CFO of Directed, a leading designer and marketer of vehicle security systems. Additionally, they worked as a Principal and Operating Partner at The Gores Group, leading operational due diligence efforts and completing multiple transactions. Kutrieh began their career at McKinsey & Company, where they held various roles, including Engagement Manager and Associate. At ABC Television, they served as a Senior Analyst in strategic planning and finance. Kutrieh's experience spans across industries and showcases their expertise in finance, operations, and transformation.

Tarek Kutrieh holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance from The Wharton School. Tarek completed this program from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, Tarek pursued their undergraduate studies at Purdue University from 1994 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering.