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Rebecca Choi

Vice President of Finance and Strategy at CU Hawaii
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Seasoned finance expert with strategy, financial modeling, and private equity expertise.
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Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Korean Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • Strategy
  • Financial Modeling
  • Management
  • Investments
  • Finance
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Rebecca Choi is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in strategy, financial modeling, investments, and private equity. She has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Finance and Strategy at CU Hawaii and Co-Founder at Wailoa Ventures. Choi has a strong educational background in Political Economy from Princeton University and has obtained certifications in Time Management Fundamentals and Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence.

Credentials

  • Time Management Fundamentals
    lynda.com
    Jun, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
    Coursera
    Jun, 2013
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • CU Hawaii
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States
    • Vice President of Finance and Strategy
      • Feb 2022 - Present
      • Hilo, Hawaii, United States

  • Wailoa Ventures
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States
    • Co-Founder
      • Nov 2021 - Present
      • Hilo, Hawaii, United States

      Wailoa Ventures is a consulting and investment firm that aims to build community wealth by supporting Hawaiʻi founders across all sectors. We see entrepreneurs as the catalysts for the growth and diversification of our local economy. It is our privilege to work alongside them as they create more opportunities for our community.

  • Freelance
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States
    • Strategy Consultant
      • Jun 2011 - Feb 2022
      • Hilo, Hawaii, United States

      Strategy, Management and Operations Consultant for growth oriented organizations, ranging from higher education to healthcare. Focus: transformation and growth initiatives, coaching founders and CEOs to build sustainable organizations, cross-functional collaboration, helping prioritize strategic initiatives and translating strategic plans into actions and operational improvements.

  • Defy Ventures
    • Mountain View, CA
    • Chief of Staff
      • Jun 2015 - Nov 2016
      • Mountain View, CA

      Advise, execute, and generally make things happen

  • International Technological University (ITU)
    • San Jose, CA
    • Chief Operating Officer and WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
      • San Jose, CA

      Directed all financial and administrative functions of ITU. Oversaw following departments: Human Resources, Accounting and Budgeting, Student Services, Marketing, Admissions, Registrar Office, Institutional Research, Facilities, and Strategic Initiatives.

  • ARCS Group LLC
    • Hilo, HI
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Apr 2008 - Jul 2013
      • Hilo, HI

      Owned and operated a successful restaurant in Hawaii. Successfully managed all strategy and operations to grow business beyond pre-recession revenue levels - average CAGR of 13% since 2010.

  • M2 Holdings LLC
    • Vice President
      • Aug 2006 - Apr 2008

      Sourced, evaluated, negotiated and executed private equity investments in US and Canada. Assessed new investment opportunities, conducted due diligence, created complex financial models, managed third party relationships, identified and quantified key investment opportunities and risks, and made recommendations for deal approval and portfolio company transactions. Performed research and analysis and created roadshow presentations for the firm's fund raising efforts.

  • Fox Paine
    • Associate
      • Oct 2004 - May 2006

      Sourced, evaluated, negotiated and executed private equity investments in US and Europe. Assessed new investment opportunities, coordinated sale process, conducted due diligence, created complex financial models, managed third party relationships, identified and quantified key investment opportunities and risks, and made recommendations for deal approval and portfolio company transactions. Partnered with portfolio company executives to enhance earnings and create value.

  • TPG Capital
    • Associate
      • Aug 2002 - Sep 2004

      Sourced, evaluated, negotiated and executed private equity investments in Asia. Assessed new investment opportunities, conducted due diligence, created complex financial models, managed third party relationships, identified and quantified key investment opportunities and risks, and made recommendations for deal approval and portfolio company transactions. Liaised with limited partners (LP) regarding investments and fund performance, created presentations for investor conferences and committee meetings.

  • JPMorgan
    • Analyst
      • Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

      Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group

Education

  • 1996 - 2000
    Princeton University
    BA, Political Economy

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