Rajesh Kataria

Rajesh Kataria is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis across various organizations. Currently serving as Deputy Chief Financial Officer at SEIU since October 2018, and as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at College Ave Student Loans since August 2016, Rajesh has played a pivotal role in establishing financial activities and developing long-term business plans. Previously, while at T. Rowe Price, Rajesh led the Corporate Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis division and initiated a Data Driven decision-making culture. During a significant tenure at Sallie Mae, Rajesh advanced through multiple roles including Senior Director of Finance and was instrumental in budgeting, forecasting, and overseeing acquisitions. Earlier career experiences include financial analysis at Intelsat, contributing to business growth through financial optimization. Rajesh holds an MBA in Finance, Accounting, and Strategy from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and a B.Tech in Marine Engineering from Marine Engineering and Research Institute.