Claudia Valderrama

Claudia Valderrama is a seasoned global executive with over 25 years of experience dedicated to enhancing, transforming, and expanding organizations worldwide. She excels in driving operational efficiency and growth by implementing innovative strategies and fostering collaboration with stakeholders globally.

In her role as the Global CFO at Wieden+Kennedy, the world's largest independently owned creative agency, Claudia Valderrama demonstrates a unique blend of corporate financial acumen and operational expertise. As a key member of the executive team, she influences critical enterprise decisions to propel the organization forward.

Claudia has a proven track record of developing robust infrastructures, optimizing contracts, strengthening pricing models, and enforcing stringent controls. Her efforts have not only improved business operations across various functions but have also positioned the organization for sustained profitability and competitive advantage.

Her areas of operational focus include strategic planning, global expansion, breaking down silos, human resources management, process optimization, budgeting, cultural transformation, technology upgrades, cost management, equitable compensation practices, and business continuity planning to ensure resilience in the face of challenges like pandemics.

Claudia Valderrama's commitment to modernizing finance systems and enhancing business development strategies is evident in her collaborative approach to working across different functions and geographies to advance the organization's vision, reinforce its reputation, and deepen its dedication to creativity and diversity.

She holds a B.S. in International Management from Golden Gate University and has held prominent positions in esteemed organizations such as Chief, Wieden+Kennedy, Grey San Francisco, Winkler Advertising, and Leagas Delaney SF.

Claudia Valderrama's impressive career trajectory, rich experience, and strategic leadership skills position her as a highly accomplished professional in the global business landscape.

Keywords: Global Executive, CFO, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Development