Steffan Tomlinson is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Stripe, bringing over 25 years of experience in the finance sector. Prior to joining Stripe, he held significant roles at companies such as Confluent, Google Cloud, and Palo Alto Networks, where he was instrumental in scaling financial operations and contributing to their growth.
Who is Steffan Tomlinson?
Steffan Tomlinson, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Stripe, has an impressive professional background spanning various sectors within the technology landscape, including cloud computing, security, and networking.
He is known for his expertise in scaling financial operations for high-growth companies and has a track record of contributing to significant increases in customers, revenue, and margin at his previous roles. In addition to his corporate achievements, he is passionate about educational access and is actively involved with various educational organizations and board memberships, including Eventbrite and Riverbed Technology.
Work History
- Stripe, CFO: September 2023 - Present
- Eventbrite, Board Member and Audit Committee Chair: February 2016 - March 2024
- Confluent, CFO: June 2020 - August 2023
- Google, CFO of Google Cloud & Technical Infrastructure: April 2019 - June 2020
- Palo Alto Networks, CFO and Executive Vice President: February 2012 - March 2018
- Cornerstone OnDemand, Board Member and Audit & Compensation Committees: May 2017 - October 2021
- Qlik, Board Member and Audit Committee: January 2013 - June 2016
- Riverbed Technology, Board Member and Audit Committee: September 2014 - April 2015
- Arista Networks, Inc., CFO: September 2011 - January 2012
- Silver Lake, Partner and CAO of Silver Lake Kraftwerk: April 2011 - September 2011
- Aruba Networks, CFO: September 2005 - March 2011
- Peribit Networks Inc., CFO: January 2000 - January 2005
- Excite@Home, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis: January 1998 - January 2000
- Oracle, Finance Analyst and Manager: January 1994 - January 1998
Education History
Steffan Tomlinson's educational background includes an MBA in Business from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, which he obtained between 1999 and 2002. Prior to that, he earned a BA in Sociology from Trinity College-Hartford between 1991 and 1994. These academic achievements laid the foundation for his successful career in finance and technology.
When did Steffan Tomlinson join Stripe?
Steffan Tomlinson joined Stripe as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in September 2023. Since then, he has been instrumental in scaling financial operations to support the company's rapid growth and expanding product suite. With his extensive experience in the finance industry, Tomlinson has been a valuable addition to the Stripe team for over two years.