Daniela Pollack
Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
Daniela Pollack is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading strategic financial planning and analysis for multinational organizations. As the Chief Financial Officer at The College Board, she is responsible for directing the organization's financial strategy, risk management, and capital allocation to support its mission of expanding access to higher education.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at The College Board, Daniela oversees all aspects of the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. She collaborates closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that drive operational efficiency and support the organization's long-term growth objectives. Under her leadership, The College Board has achieved significant improvements in financial management, including a 12% reduction in administrative costs and a 15% increase in program funding over the past two years.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Daniela served as the Vice President of Strategic Finance at The College Board, where she led the development of the organization's five-year financial plan and played a key role in securing a $50 million investment for the expansion of the organization's digital learning platforms. Before joining The College Board, Daniela held finance leadership positions at Viacom International Media Networks, Logicalis US, Shorewood Packaging/International Paper, and Kraft Foods, where she demonstrated a track record of driving operational improvements and enhancing financial performance.
Academic Background
Daniela holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
Areas of Expertise
- Financial strategy and planning
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Risk management and compliance
- Capital budgeting and investment decisions
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
Professional Impact
Daniela has been recognized for her contributions to the finance industry, having been named one of the "Top 40 Under 40" finance professionals by CFO Magazine in 2017. She has also served as a guest lecturer at Columbia University's business school, sharing her insights on effective financial management practices for nonprofit organizations.
Conclusion
With her deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, Daniela Pollack is a strategic leader who has consistently delivered measurable improvements in the financial performance of the organizations she has served. As the Chief Financial Officer at The College Board, she is well-positioned to continue driving the organization's financial success and enabling its mission of expanding access to higher education.
