Annaka West

Annaka West is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leading financial operations across various firms. Currently serving as the Head of Finance at Maven since May 2024, Annaka previously held positions as Financial Controller at Kairos and VP of Finance at The House Fund from May 2021 to March 2024. Earlier roles include Controller at Aduro Advisors, Accounting Manager at Bertram Capital, and Senior Fund Accountant at Conifer Securities, LLC, accumulating significant expertise in capital management, audit processes, and financial reporting. Annaka's career began at Morgan Stanley as a Sales Assistant, complemented by a strong academic background with Master's degrees in Global Studies from the University of Vienna and Leipzig University, and a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara.