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Mark Hawkins
Board Member, Venture Partner, Operating Partner, Former Salesforce President & CFO Emeritus
Mark Hawkins is a seasoned finance professional with over 35 years of experience in global software and technology firms like Salesforce, Autodesk, Logitech, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard.
During his tenure as President and Chief Financial Officer at Salesforce, Hawkins led the global finance organization and played a crucial role in the company entering the Fortune 500 and the Dow Jones 30 Industrial index.
With a background in leading finance, information technology, and procurement organizations, Hawkins has held executive positions at notable companies like Autodesk, Logitech, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard.
Apart from his corporate roles, Hawkins is actively involved in various organizations, serving as a Board Member at prominent companies like Workday, Cloudflare, Toast, and Secureworks.
Hawkins holds an MBA in finance from the University of Colorado and a bachelor's degree in Operations Management from Michigan State University, in addition to completing the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Hawkins has received accolades such as the 2021 San Francisco Bay Area CFO Lifetime Achievement Award and has been inducted into the CFO Hall of Fame.
In addition to his professional achievements, Hawkins is a founding member of the USA Chapter of the Accounting for Sustainability CFO Leadership Network and Chairs the A4S Global Advisory Council.
Hawkins's expertise and leadership skills have been acknowledged through his participation in the Secretary of Defense's Joint Civilian Orientation Conference for a comprehensive tour of the Department of Defense branches.