Russell Lester

SaaS CFO and Advisor

Russell Lester is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tropic, a spend management platform.3 He brings over two decades of experience in operational leadership, accounting, and finance roles, with a specialization in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).2

Career Highlights

Previous Roles::

CFO at Calendly (March 2020 - December 2021)
CFO at Keap (February 2019 - February 2020)
Vice President of Financial Planning & Data Analytics at Versapay (January 2022 - September 2022)1

Notable Achievements::

At Calendly, Lester led the creation and scaling of multiple critical teams, including Analytics, Data Engineering, FP&A, Accounting, IT, Legal, and more.1
He facilitated a major Series B funding round of $350 million, valuing Calendly at over $3 billion.1
During his tenure at Keap, Lester managed the business to profitability despite a 30% erosion in top-line revenue.1

Expertise and Leadership

Russell Lester is known for his strategic financial leadership and ability to drive growth in rapidly scaling companies. His experience spans various aspects of financial management, including:

Strategic financial planning and analysis
Team building and scaling
Investor relations and fundraising
Cost optimization and profitability management
Data-driven decision making

Current Role at Tropic

As CFO of Tropic, Lester is likely leveraging his extensive experience to help guide the company's financial strategy and growth. He is recognized as a skilled leader and compassionate mentor, considered a true asset to any organization.1

Russell Lester's expertise in financial management and strategic growth makes him a valuable addition to Tropic's executive team as they navigate the complex landscape of spend management and financial technology.