The Product Advisory Council (PAC) brings together finance leaders focused on operating across the globe with confidence using Jeeves' suite of financial products.
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Through the help of our Advisory Council, we aim to understand how finance teams can seamlessly operate both locally and internationally without slowing their growth.
"I am a CPA, CA and CFO of dbrand, with a tech-first, growth-minded approach to accounting. Beginning my career in audit granted me the privilege of working with a variety of small-to medium-sized businesses where I honed my skills working through the intricacies of financial statements, regulations, and compliance. After transitioning from audit, I’ve partnered with medium-sized businesses, helping their management teams develop scalable operational processes and transition to the next phase in their growth.I believe technology is a powerful tool to help businesses succeed, and I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions."
"I'm a very ambitious and driven individual operating within the finance space in the SaaS world. I am big on being active and the outdoors and love to keep myself busy all the time doing anything that may be considered adrenaline rush. I love to talk and build up my network,
so i'm always around to go grab a coffee and chat!"
"Julie is a highly skilled executive with experience in finance and operations management. She started her career at GAL Aerospace as a Program Manager, managing multi-million dollar projects for both business aviation and airlines while also leading continuous improvement projects in management systems, operations, and quality.Joining Volatus Aerospace at its inception, Julie is currently the Corporate Controller for the fast-growing publicly-traded company focused on remotely piloted technologies. She leads the financial operations across the group of companies and has driven growth and operational excellence through improving financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.In addition, Julie has been a driving force in implementing innovative technology solutions to support the growth of Volatus. She has also participated in multiple due diligence and audit processes as part of the company's merger and acquisition team. Her multidisciplinary experience makes her a unique and valuable asset for Volatus."
"Hi there! I'm Arlen Alvarez, Head of Finance at DEUNA, a startup that is dedicated to enhancing the checkout experience in LATAM. My primary responsibility is to build and strengthen the finance function, from strategic initiatives to day-to-day activities like invoicing and payments.
"Systems engineer with over five years of experience in project management, strategic planning, and business development. I currently work at Platzi, a leading tech education platform, where I focus on internal process efficiency by implementing and guiding the execution of new applications and systems. In my current role, I am responsible for driving operational excellence by leveraging my skills in process improvement, data analysis, and team collaboration. I am passionate about using technology to streamline workflows and improve productivity, and have a proven track record of delivering tangible results."
"I am Julia Borges, 30 years old, Brazilian. I've graduated at Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, in Switzerland, where I got my bachelor for International Hospitality Management. I currently work at Nubank, as a Global Workplace Experience Specialist, and more specifically, I manage the corporative travel area within the company."
"My name is Paola. I am Mexican and I've been working for Draftea for a little bit more than a year. In my professional career I used to work at tax advisory firms in Mexico, I studied at Universidad Iberoamericana located in Mexico City where I studied Accounting. After almost 6 years of dedicating myself to tax advisory, I decided to move to something more administrative and related to corporate operations and ended up being Treasury Lead at Draftea."
"Hi there, I am Pablo Urrutia, the Country Manager of Elenas. My passion for technology has been a driving force throughout my career. I believe that technology has the power to transform the way we live and work, and I am dedicated to helping people harness its full potential.As Country Manager, I am constantly seeking out new ways to improve our operations and better serve our customers. Whether it's through implementing new software solutions or developing more efficient processes, I am always looking for ways to optimize our performance and stay ahead of the curve.At the heart of my approach is a commitment to continuous improvement. I believe that there is always room for growth and that we should always be striving to be better. By embracing new technologies and innovative approaches, we can create a better future for ourselves and those around us."
"Logistics enthusiast with more than 12 years of experience in shipping, fulfillment and last mile delivery."
"I am Megha, one of the founders of Journee. We are a travel tech company on a mission to make exploring new cultures easy and fun. With Journee, Explorers fill in a 10 minute questionnaire to get matched to their most exciting trip based on their travel personality. They’ll go to an unconventional surprise destination they’ll love, and enjoy authentic local experiences when there. Journee books everything. They just show up at the airport! Previous to Journee, I led the Insights team and worked on Growth at Depop - a marketplace focussed on circular fashion (it was later acquired by Etsy)."
"I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Accountants in Ireland having qualified in 1992 from Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Having left practice immediately on qualification I took a role as Finance Manager in the food industry working my way to becoming the youngest member of the Senior Management Team in Golden Vale PLC. In 2000, I left PWC to join the board a dynamic engineering company supplying the Pharma sector as Finance Director. In 2013, I left there to become Finance Director of Premier Surgical. Premier Surgical is a leading supplier of Medical Devices to the Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Urology Market in Ireland"
"My name is Jamie Skipper, I joined SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC) in 2019 to provide strategic leadership to the finance function. I initially trained at a regional firm of accountants in Suffolk and spent 6 years prior to joining SMCC at Deloitte in Cambridge working within their Entrepreneurial Business team. Throughout my career I have been advising high growth businesses streamline, improve and automate their financial and reporting processes.SMCC are the UK’s leading platform for money saving through sustainability. By demonstrating the untapped money savings opportunities, through reducing usage of energy, water & carbon, we reach a much larger and more interested audience, (amplified by the present high energy costs) as a result we have a bigger positive impact."
North America
Through the help of our North American PAC, we aim to understand how finance teams with access to abundant financial point solutions build a finance stack that allows them to seamlessly operate locally and internationally.
"I am a CPA, CA and CFO of dbrand, with a tech-first, growth-minded approach to accounting.Beginning my career in audit granted me the privilege of working with a variety of small-to medium-sized businesses where I honed my skills working through the intricacies of financial statements, regulations, and compliance.After transitioning from audit, I’ve partnered with medium-sized businesses, helping their management teams develop scalable operational processes and transition to the next phase in their growth.I believe technology is a powerful tool to help businesses succeed, and I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions."
"I'm a very ambitious and driven individual operating within the finance space in the SaaS world. I am big on being active and the outdoors and love to keep myself busy all the time doing anything that may be considered adrenaline rush. I love to talk and build up my network,
so i'm always around to go grab a coffee and chat!"
"Julie is a highly skilled executive with experience in finance and operations management. She started her career at GAL Aerospace as a Program Manager, managing multi-million dollar projects for both business aviation and airlines while also leading continuous improvement projects in management systems, operations, and quality.Joining Volatus Aerospace at its inception, Julie is currently the Corporate Controller for the fast-growing publicly-traded company focused on remotely piloted technologies. She leads the financial operations across the group of companies and has driven growth and operational excellence through improving financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.In addition, Julie has been a driving force in implementing innovative technology solutions to support the growth of Volatus. She has also participated in multiple due diligence and audit processes as part of the company's merger and acquisition team. Her multidisciplinary experience makes her a unique and valuable asset for Volatus."
Latin America
Through our Latin American PAC, we aim to understand how finance teams with growing access to financial solutions are building a finance stack that allows them to seamlessly operate both locally and globally.
"Hi there! I'm Arlen Alvarez, Head of Finance at DEUNA, a startup that is dedicated to enhancing the checkout experience in LATAM. My primary responsibility is to build and strengthen the finance function, from strategic initiatives to day-to-day activities like invoicing and payments.
"My name is Paola. I am Mexican and I've been working for Draftea for a little bit more than a year. In my professional career I used to work at tax advisory firms in Mexico, I studied at Universidad Iberoamericana located in Mexico City where I studied Accounting. After almost 6 years of dedicating myself to tax advisory, I decided to move to something more administrative and related to corporate operations and ended up being Treasury Lead at Draftea."
"Hi there, I am Pablo Urrutia, the Country Manager of Elenas. My passion for technology has been a driving force throughout my career. I believe that technology has the power to transform the way we live and work, and I am dedicated to helping people harness its full potential.As Country Manager, I am constantly seeking out new ways to improve our operations and better serve our customers. Whether it's through implementing new software solutions or developing more efficient processes, I am always looking for ways to optimize our performance and stay ahead of the curve.At the heart of my approach is a commitment to continuous improvement. I believe that there is always room for growth and that we should always be striving to be better. By embracing new technologies and innovative approaches, we can create a better future for ourselves and those around us."
"I am Julia Borges, 30 years old, Brazilian. I've graduated at Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, in Switzerland, where I got my bachelor for International Hospitality Management. I currently work at Nubank, as a Global Workplace Experience Specialist, and more specifically, I manage the corporative travel area within the company."
"Systems engineer with over five years of experience in project management, strategic planning, and business development. I currently work at Platzi, a leading tech education platform, where I focus on internal process efficiency by implementing and guiding the execution of new applications and systems. In my current role, I am responsible for driving operational excellence by leveraging my skills in process improvement, data analysis, and team collaboration. I am passionate about using technology to streamline workflows and improve productivity, and have a proven track record of delivering tangible results."
"Logistics enthusiast with more than 12 years of experience in shipping, fulfillment and last mile delivery."
UK & Europe
Through the help of our UK & Europe PAC, we aim to understand how finance teams with access to abundant financial point solutions build a finance stack that allows them to seamlessly operate locally and internationally.
"I am Megha, one of the founders of Journee. We are a travel tech company on a mission to make exploring new cultures easy and fun. With Journee, Explorers fill in a 10 minute questionnaire to get matched to their most exciting trip based on their travel personality. They’ll go to an unconventional surprise destination they’ll love, and enjoy authentic local experiences when there. Journee books everything. They just show up at the airport! Previous to Journee, I led the Insights team and worked on Growth at Depop - a marketplace focussed on circular fashion (it was later acquired by Etsy)."
"I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Accountants in Ireland having qualified in 1992 from Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Having left practice immediately on qualification I took a role as Finance Manager in the food industry working my way to becoming the youngest member of the Senior Management Team in Golden Vale PLC. In 2000, I left PWC to join the board a dynamic engineering company supplying the Pharma sector as Finance Director. In 2013, I left there to become Finance Director of Premier Surgical. Premier Surgical is a leading supplier of Medical Devices to the Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Urology Market in Ireland"
"My name is Jamie Skipper, I joined SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC) in 2019 to provide strategic leadership to the finance function. I initially trained at a regional firm of accountants in Suffolk and spent 6 years prior to joining SMCC at Deloitte in Cambridge working within their Entrepreneurial Business team. Throughout my career I have been advising high growth businesses streamline, improve and automate their financial and reporting processes.SMCC are the UK’s leading platform for money saving through sustainability. By demonstrating the untapped money savings opportunities, through reducing usage of energy, water & carbon, we reach a much larger and more interested audience, (amplified by the present high energy costs) as a result we have a bigger positive impact."
The Product Advisory Council exists to guide the Jeeves product team. As a PAC member, you will share how you and your team use Jeeves products, and provide input to our product roadmap.
The Product Advisory Council represents our most innovative customers. You will meet, share knowledge, and build relationships with finance professionals who are also solving unique operational challenges on a global scale.
PAC invitees were nominated based on their level of experience, their unique operational challenges, and the impact their companies have in their respective regions.
Influence our strategic direction and product roadmap. Build relationships with the teams building the Jeeves product. Network with finance leaders solving similar challenges at other globally recognized companies. Share your council nomination with your professional networks.
PAC members will be asked to sit on the Council for a minimum of one year and will be required to join us for a virtual onboarding session. Members will also be asked to join a quarterly in-person or virtual meeting, dependent on health guidelines.
