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John Doherty

Chief Financial Officer at Kaltura

Wellington, Florida

Overview

Work Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2024 - Current

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2024

  • Chief Financial and Operating Officer

    2020 - 2024

    Member of Magic Leap's Executive Leadership Team responsible for all strategic, financial and corporate development activity as well as Information Technology, Real Estate and Security. Functional areas included Accounting and Control, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Fundraising, Investor Relations and all information systems. Developed and gained Board approval of a new business plan reflecting the company's pivot to the Enterprise market and appropriate resource allocation consistent with strategy. Rebuilt the company’s relationship and credibility with existing investors as well as new investors. Raised over $1.5B in capital and negotiated the successful recapitalization of the company that closed in August 2021.

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2018 - 2020

    Joined InterXion in November 2018 as Chief Financial Officer to help position the company to thrive in a period of rapid expansion. Worked with the CEO and Senior Leadership team to help drive an increase in value of over 60% through double digit growth in revenue and ebitda supported by Interxion’s first secondary equity issuance of over $300M in 2019. Lead strategic transaction resulting in InterXion’s combination with Digital Realty Trust in a deal valued at over $8B which closed in March 2020.

  • SVP, Corporate Development / President and Chief Investment Officer, Verizon Ventures

    2013 - 2018

    Direct 40+ team members managing corporate-wide development focused on input into and execution of corporate strategies including JVs, partnerships, strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and venture investments. Collaborate with CEO and Leadership Team to manage asset portfolio and identify strategic opportunities. Manage multi-million dollar budget leading execution of all initiatives including Board approval for transactions ranging from $100K to $100B+. Increase Verizon’s presence and visibility within startup community. Selected Skills: * Corporate Development & Strategy Execution * Joint Ventures & Partnerships * Strategic Investments & Venture Investments * Acquisitions & Divestitures * Asset Portfolio Management * Budgeting & Cost Control * Board Relations & Communications * Organizational Visibility * Leadership & Team Building * Multi-site Domestic / International Operations Development & Management * Digital Media & Market Positioning * Acquisitions & Network Improvements * Divestitures & Cash Generation

  • Senior Vice President - Investor Relations

    2010 - 2013

    Led 12 team members with multi-million dollar budget as primary liaison within investment and shareholder community including buy-side and sell-side analysts and fund managers. Managed finance, communication, and marketing to control flow of information between Verizon, investors, and stakeholders. Directed quarterly and annual reporting, Annual General Meeting, and external engagements with analyst and investor community. Selected Skills: * Investor Relationship Management * Shareholder Community Communications * Finance & Marketing Management * Quarterly & Annual Reporting * Social Media Tools & Investor Satisfaction

  • Vice President and Chief Finanical Officer

    2009 - 2010

    Managed 8 direct and 3,500 indirect team members within finance operation, customer financial services, and telco access cost management. Processed $175B in financial transactions annually. Championed financial support for network, real estate, and supply chain across Verizon with multi-billion dollar budget. Selected Skills: * Financial Operations Management * Customer Financial Services * Financial Transaction Processing * Financial Support & Budgeting * Cost Reductions * Continuous Process Improvements * Deal Negotiations * Network Integrations & Operations Outsourcing

  • Vice President, Strategy, Finance & Development

    2005 - 2009

    Ensured successful management of strategy, business development, financial planning / reporting, integration tracking, and performance measurement / analysis with 100 team members and a multi-million dollar operating budget. Managed $2B capital program and executed all M&A transactions including partnerships, JVs, and divestitures. Integrated MCI post-acquisition achieving $1B in annual synergies by year 3. Improved EBITDA margins 400+ basis point and moved annual revenue decline of 3.5% to annual increase of 2.9% in 18-months. Selected Skills: * Business & Strategy Development * Financial Planning & Reporting * Integration Tracking & Performance Measurement * Leadership & Team Building * Budgeting & Cost Control * M&A Transaction Management * Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships * Divestitures & Post-Acquisition Integrations * EBITDA Margin Improvement * Finance Operations Management * Continuous Process Improvement

  • Chief Financial Officer, International

    2002 - 2005

    Drove financial performance of portfolio, strategy, financial planning / reporting, and all M&A activity with 50 team members and multi-million dollar budget. Rationalized and repositioned international asset portfolio. Cultivated and executed 21 transactions in 24-months across 18 markets. Generated ~$4B in cash proceeds and $1.7B in earnings. Selected Skills: * International Financial Operations Management * Asset Portfolio Optimization * Financial Planning & Reporting * International M&A Management * Budgeting & Cost Reductions * Transaction Management – Multiple Markets * Continuous Process Improvement

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