Jahmar Rutherford

Jahmar Rutherford has a diverse work experience spanning various financial roles in reputable companies. Jahmar currently holds the position of VP of Finance at Soli Organic since 2023, where they are responsible for developing and implementing strategic and financial plans. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2023, they worked as a Senior Director of FP&A, Product & Operations at Bombas, driving growth and profitability across the product portfolio.

From 2014 to 2021, Rutherford worked at Nike, holding several finance director roles. This includes being the Finance Director of Nike Direct / Digital Marketing Finance, where they created financial frameworks to drive digital growth plans and measure return on marketing investments. Jahmar also served as the Finance Director of Global Nike Sportswear and Finance Director in the Global Business Planning team, helping develop financial plans aligned with the company's long-term goals.

Before their time at Nike, Rutherford worked as a Summer Associate in the Finance Associate Leadership Program at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in 2013. Prior to that, they held financial roles at The Home Depot, including Finance Manager in Supply Chain Finance, and Sr. Financial Analyst in the Financial Planning & Analysis Group.

Rutherford's work experience began at Houlihan Lokey, where they worked as a Financial Analyst executing M&A assignments in industries such as Aerospace, Defense & Government, and Healthcare.

Overall, Rutherford has demonstrated expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and driving growth and profitability in various industries.

Jahmar Rutherford attended Morehouse College from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Accounting. Jahmar then pursued further education at Harvard Business School from 2012 to 2014, completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in General Management.