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Kimberly Wright Backus, CFA
Highly experienced finance professional and managing partner at Portica Ventures
Kimberly Wright Backus, CFA, CAIA is a finance, strategy, and investment executive with extensive experience across various sectors.1 She currently holds the position of Managing Partner at Portica Ventures, where she provides investment management services, including outsourced CIO and COO roles, asset allocation, and mission statement creation.1
Professional Experience
Kimberly's recent roles include:
- Managing Partner at Portica Ventures (2023 - Present)
- Acting CFO at Pave Finance (2023)
- Head of Platform and Operations at Ubiquity Ventures (prior to current role)
Education and Certifications
Kimberly has a strong educational background:
- MBA with a Finance Concentration from Harvard Business School
- Dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Rhodes College
- Study abroad experience at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
She holds several professional certifications:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
- Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Analyst Certification
- Real Estate Broker's License (California)
- Securities Representative (FINRA)
Additional Information
Kimberly has also completed various executive education programs at institutions such as Harvard Business School, Kellogg Executive Education, and NYU Stern School of Business.1 She is proficient in English (native) and Spanish (full professional proficiency).
It's worth noting that while the query mentions Kimberly as Chief Financial Officer at Wombi, this specific role is not listed in her current LinkedIn profile. Her most recent CFO experience was as Acting CFO at Pave Finance in 2023.1
