Rebecca V.

Rebecca V. has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting. Their most recent role was as the Chief Financial Officer at the National Endowment for Democracy starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked at the International Justice Mission for five years as the Global Vice-President & Controller, where they provided financial guidance and implemented policies across multiple countries. From 2009 to 2019, Rebecca served as the Managing and Finance Director at Sayuru Marine Transport Pvt. Ltd, where they provided logistical solutions and financial consultancy services. Rebecca also has experience in the real estate industry, working as a Senior Corporate Controller-Strategy & Operations at Hartman Income REIT and as a Finance Director at Cushman & Wakefield. Additionally, Rebecca has previous experience at Yum! Brands, Clifford Chance, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and World Vision International, where they held various financial roles.

Rebecca V. has a diverse education history. Rebecca obtained a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Industrial Engineering from the College of Engineering Trivandrum in 1987. Prior to that, they completed a two-year program in Science, specializing in Mathematics, at the College for Women.

In 1999, Rebecca pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance at Alliance Manchester Business School, completing their studies in 2002.

Rebecca then embarked on their professional accounting journey, gaining certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through Public Accountancy Certification from 2004 to 2023. Rebecca also undertook executive leadership training at INSEAD in 2008.

Additionally, Rebecca has obtained certifications such as the Not for Profit Certificate I from the AICPA in 2020.

Overall, Rebecca V. has a strong academic background in engineering, business, and accounting, culminating in their CPA certification and leadership training.