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Tara Thiara — Mentor profile, Title: Sr. VP, Treasurer, Company: Expedia Group, Industry: Treasury | Analytics | Finance | Technology, Mentor Type: Albers

Job Title: Sr. VP, Treasurer
Company: Expedia Group
Industry: Treasury | Analytics | Finance | Technology
Mentor Since: Fall 2023
Will Mentor: Graduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

An accomplished leader with 25+ years of experience in the technology and medical devices, I oversee all aspects of Treasury for Edwards Lifesciences, a company that is passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease.

I have extensive experience in building and scaling the treasury operations of growing global companies. I am analytical, process-focused, and add value through disciplined investment evaluation and processes to monitor and manage execution. I am driven by simplifying processes and automating to create scalable infrastructure for growth. I am solution driven and deliver results while collaborating with my colleagues and business partners.

Company Description

Travel and Technology

Employment History

Please see LinkedIn.

Education

MBA, Finance, ħ¶¼×ÊÔ´Íø
BA, Finance, University of Washington

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid. Can meet in person at Expedia office. 

Additional Information

I deeply enjoy learning new things and thrive in a dynamic environment where the Finance Leader is considered a business and thought leader in addition to being an expert in financial matters. As part of the leadership team, I enjoy negotiating and managing external partnerships to realize incremental revenue while reducing costs. I have deep operational focus and proven track record of managing the P&L and Balance Sheet combined with international experience in highly challenging, high growth companies. I am a calm leader in the face of uncertainty and evolving business environment.

I care deeply about education, leadership, and diversity & inclusion.