Jim Benson is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Dynatrace, a software intelligence company known for its observability platform. With over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, Benson has a strong background in building and scaling global finance organizations, previously serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO at Akamai Technologies.
Who is the CFO of Dynatrace?
Jim Benson, a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the technology sector, has held various senior finance leadership roles throughout his career. Before joining Dynatrace as CFO, he spent 20 years at Hewlett Packard Company (HP) and later served as the executive vice president and CFO at Akamai Technologies from 2012 until 2019.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, he has held board positions at Grange Insurance, Temenos, and Xplor. Outside of work, Benson enjoys golfing and spending time with family and friends.
Work History
- Dynatrace: Chief Financial Officer (November 2022 - Present)
- Xplor: Member Board Of Directors (October 2021 - Present)
- Grange Insurance: Member Board Of Directors (February 2021 - Present)
- Temenos: Member Board Of Directors (May 2021 - April 2023)
- Akamai Technologies: Executive Vice President and CFO (January 2012 - January 2020)
- Akamai Technologies: Senior Vice President, Finance (January 2009 - January 2012)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: VP Finance & CFO - Americas Technology Solutions Group (January 2002 - January 2008)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Vice President, Finance & CFO Worldwide Customer Support Division (January 2002 - January 2004)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Group Controller Compaq Global Services (January 2001 - January 2002)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis WW Customer Services Division (January 1998 - January 2001)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Several Finance Roles (January 1988 - January 1998)
- Compaq Computer: Several Finance Roles (January 1990 - January 2000)
Education History
Jim Benson's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from Bentley University, which he obtained between 1984 and 1988. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at Clark University, completing the program between 1998 and 2000. These degrees have provided Benson with a strong foundation in finance, which has contributed to his successful career in the technology sector.
When did Jim Benson join Dynatrace?
Jim Benson joined Dynatrace as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on November 15, 2022. Since then, he has been an integral part of the company's leadership team, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector to contribute to Dynatrace's growth and success. As of now, Benson has been with Dynatrace for a few months, continuing to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategies and operations.