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Lanny Baker

Chief Financial Officer at Eventbrite

Lanny Baker is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Eventbrite, a position he has held since joining the company in 2019.25 His role has since expanded, and he now serves as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, overseeing business operations, cross-functional performance, and resource allocation in addition to his financial responsibilities.34

Professional Background

Baker has an extensive career in finance and technology:

  • Prior to Eventbrite, he served as the CFO at Yelp from April 2016 to September 2019.1
  • He was the CEO and CFO of ZipRealty between 2008 and 2016.1
  • Earlier in his career, he held the position of CFO at Monster Worldwide from 2005 to 2007.1
  • Baker spent 12 years as a Research Analyst at Salomon Brothers/Citigroup and 2 years at Morgan Stanley in a similar role.1

Education and Expertise

  • Baker holds a BA from Yale University, which he attended from 1984 to 1989.1
  • He describes himself as a "recovering research analyst" and has experience as a public company CFO and occasional board member.1

Board Memberships

Throughout his career, Baker has served on several boards:

  • Director at XO Group Inc. from 2005 to March 20191
  • Director at HomeAway.com from 2011 to December 20151

At Eventbrite, Baker plays a crucial role in the company's financial strategy and operations. He oversees the global finance function, including financial planning, accounting and reporting, tax, and treasury.2 His expanded role as Chief Operating and Financial Officer reflects his significant contributions to the company's overall business strategy and execution.

Highlights

Eventbrite Announces Key Executive Appointments
Apr 22 · mostlymetrics.com
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Navigating Business Transformations With Lanny Baker CFO of ...
Apr 21 · youtube.com
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Eventbrite Appoints Lanny Baker as Chief Financial Officer
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Experience

Chief Financial Officer at Eventbrite
CFO at Yelp, ZipRealty; CEO at ZipRealty; Director at XO Group Inc., HomeAway.com; Research Analyst at Salomon Brothers / Citigroup, Morgan Stanley; Research Assistant at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette

Education

BA from Yale University (1984 - 1989), attended The Taft School and New Trier High School

Location

Emeryville, California, United States