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Kenneth MacAskill
CFO at Snyk
Kenneth MacAskill is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Snyk, a developer security platform company. Here are some key details about his background and role:
Professional Experience
Kenneth joined Snyk as CFO in January 2019.12 Prior to taking on the full-time role, he had been serving Snyk in a part-time capacity since the company's founding in 2015.2
As CFO at Snyk, his primary responsibilities include:
- Overseeing financial and administrative activities
- Managing financial planning, accounting and reporting
- Overseeing legal, IT, risk management and facilities management2
Career History
Kenneth has extensive experience as a CFO across multiple high-growth, venture-backed enterprise software companies.1 Some of his previous roles include:
- CFO at Veeam Software (2017-2019)
- CFO at Klipfolio (2017-2018)
- CEO and CFO at Recognia Inc. (2011-2016)
- CFO at Desktone (2011-2013)
- CFO at Blaze Software Inc. (2010-2012)
- CFO at Watchfire (2000-2008)2
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from St. Francis Xavier University (1987-1991)
- Chartered Public Accountant (CPA)
- Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants since 19932
Approach and Philosophy
Kenneth emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader business context beyond just financial expertise. He advocates for CFOs to:
- Focus on learning the ins and outs of the business
- Build relationships across the executive team and investors
- Get involved in business operations where appropriate
- Maintain a growth mindset and avoid underfunding growth initiatives3
With over 20 years of experience in finance leadership roles, Kenneth MacAskill brings valuable expertise in scaling high-growth software companies to his position as CFO of Snyk.
