Dessa Bokides
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Susan Berkwitt
Dessa is exceptionally skilled at balancing and juggling effectively and efficiently the countless competing needs of a dynamic, challenging organization. Not only does Dessa use an insightful, inclusive approach to problem-solving and have excellent judgement in people whom she hires, she pays it forward - she is excellent at mentoring and promoting talent. What a great pleasure and benefit it was for me as General Counsel to work with Dessa as CFO - her sophisticated, broad and deep understanding of Legal and Compliance issues, and full commitment to integrity, were a tremendous advantage on which I could rely 100%, and from which the company benefited enormously day in and day out.
Susan Berkwitt
Dessa is exceptionally skilled at balancing and juggling effectively and efficiently the countless competing needs of a dynamic, challenging organization. Not only does Dessa use an insightful, inclusive approach to problem-solving and have excellent judgement in people whom she hires, she pays it forward - she is excellent at mentoring and promoting talent. What a great pleasure and benefit it was for me as General Counsel to work with Dessa as CFO - her sophisticated, broad and deep understanding of Legal and Compliance issues, and full commitment to integrity, were a tremendous advantage on which I could rely 100%, and from which the company benefited enormously day in and day out.
Susan Berkwitt
Dessa is exceptionally skilled at balancing and juggling effectively and efficiently the countless competing needs of a dynamic, challenging organization. Not only does Dessa use an insightful, inclusive approach to problem-solving and have excellent judgement in people whom she hires, she pays it forward - she is excellent at mentoring and promoting talent. What a great pleasure and benefit it was for me as General Counsel to work with Dessa as CFO - her sophisticated, broad and deep understanding of Legal and Compliance issues, and full commitment to integrity, were a tremendous advantage on which I could rely 100%, and from which the company benefited enormously day in and day out.
Susan Berkwitt
Dessa is exceptionally skilled at balancing and juggling effectively and efficiently the countless competing needs of a dynamic, challenging organization. Not only does Dessa use an insightful, inclusive approach to problem-solving and have excellent judgement in people whom she hires, she pays it forward - she is excellent at mentoring and promoting talent. What a great pleasure and benefit it was for me as General Counsel to work with Dessa as CFO - her sophisticated, broad and deep understanding of Legal and Compliance issues, and full commitment to integrity, were a tremendous advantage on which I could rely 100%, and from which the company benefited enormously day in and day out.
Experience
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FortifID, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Oct 2017 - Present
FortifID is a data authentication and privacy platform that uses concepts developed at MIT to verify, authenticate and detect fraud during consumer on-boarding without spreading the consumer’s personal data footprint. FortifID's goal is to transform the way personal information is shared, verified and monetized. FortifID is a data authentication and privacy platform that uses concepts developed at MIT to verify, authenticate and detect fraud during consumer on-boarding without spreading the consumer’s personal data footprint. FortifID's goal is to transform the way personal information is shared, verified and monetized.
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PBS12
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2017 - Present
Based in Denver, Colorado, PBS12 is a different kind of PBS station. We’re your neighbor. We’re rooted in independence and diverse viewpoints. We champion diverse voices, celebrate community, delight audiences, and expand perspectives for all Coloradans. Based in Denver, Colorado, PBS12 is a different kind of PBS station. We’re your neighbor. We’re rooted in independence and diverse viewpoints. We champion diverse voices, celebrate community, delight audiences, and expand perspectives for all Coloradans.
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University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jul 2020 - Present
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New Capital Strategies
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Greater Denver Area
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CEO
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Apr 2017 - Present
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NEOM
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Saudi Arabia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Operating and Finance Officer
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Aug 2021 - Oct 2022
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Galvanize Inc
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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COO/CFO
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Apr 2018 - May 2019
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EVP & CFO
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Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
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Alta Colleges
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Greater Denver Area
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CFO
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2015
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Galileo Global Education
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Miami, FL
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COO/CFO
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2009 - 2012
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Ally
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Treasurer & Co-Chairman, Ally Bank
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2008 - 2009
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Prologis
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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EVP & CFO
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2005 - 2007
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Pitney Bowes
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Finance and Treasurer
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2001 - 2005
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Deutsche Bank
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Germany
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director
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1996 - 1999
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Goldman Sachs
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP & Head of Commitment Products
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1987 - 1996
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Education
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Columbia Business School
MBA -
Colorado College
BA