Rachita Sundar
Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
Rachita Sundar is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial initiatives and leading high-performing teams. As the Chief Financial Officer at Qualtrics, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making processes.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Qualtrics, Rachita is responsible for the overall financial health and performance of the organization. She leads a team of finance professionals in developing and implementing effective financial strategies, optimizing operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounting standards. Under her leadership, Qualtrics has achieved significant cost savings and revenue growth, positioning the company for continued success in the rapidly evolving technology industry.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Rachita held several leadership positions within the finance function at Microsoft and HubSpot. As the Senior Vice President of Finance at HubSpot, she played a pivotal role in scaling the company's financial operations, supporting its rapid growth and international expansion. During her tenure at Microsoft, Rachita served as the Sr. Finance Director for the company's US operations and the Director of Finance for the Azure cloud computing platform, where she contributed to the strategic financial planning and decision-making processes.
Academic Background
Rachita holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounting and reporting
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Financial risk management
- Operational efficiency optimization
- Financial leadership and team management
Professional Impact
During her tenure at HubSpot, Rachita played a critical role in supporting the company's rapid growth, leading to a successful initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent expansion into new international markets. At Microsoft, she contributed to the strategic financial planning and decision-making processes that enabled the Azure cloud computing platform to become a market leader.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and team leadership, Rachita Sundar is poised to drive Qualtrics' continued growth and financial success as the Chief Financial Officer. Her proven track record of driving operational efficiencies, optimizing financial performance, and supporting the growth of leading technology companies makes her a valuable asset to the Qualtrics team.
