Kristin Stafford
Chief Financial Officer at Zymeworks
New York, New York, United States
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About
Kristin Stafford is Chief Financial Officer at Zymeworks Inc. Her experience spans capital markets, IPOs, financial planning and analysis, SEC financial reporting, and capital strategy, with prior roles as an advisor, investor, operator, and public company director. Her work has included the life sciences sector.
Experience
- Zymeworks Inc.Chief Financial Officercurrent2026 — presentSan Diego, CA
- NovocureBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- Royalty PharmaSVP, Chief Accounting Officer2018 — 2026New York, New York
- Royalty PharmaVice President, Finance2016 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- BioPharma Credit PLCChief Financial Officer2016 — 2018New York, New York, United States
- EYDirector, Capital Markets2014 — 2016London, United Kingdom
- EYSenior Manager, Capital Markets2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
- BIGLARI HOLDINGS INC.Senior Manager SEC Reporting2012San Antonio, Texas Area
- Clear Channel CommunicationsSenior Manager Corporate Reporting2009 — 2012San Antonio, Texas Area
- Ryland HomesAssistant Controller2008 — 2009Austin, Texas, United States
- DeloitteAuditor2004 — 2008Greater San Diego Area
Skills & more
Interpersonal CommunicationCommunicationEmotional IntelligenceAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipTalent DevelopmentFinancial Risk ManagementEnterprise Risk ManagementPlanning Budgeting & ForecastingFinancial ModelingAnalytical Review
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Shareholder ValueDeal StructuringCapital Markets AnalysisRoyaltiesFinancing AlternativesInternational Capital MarketsCompensation PlanningBusiness StrategyCompensation StrategiesTechnical AnalysisCoaching & MentoringProfessional Mentoring- Certified Public Accountant
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kristin Stafford?
- Kristin Stafford is Chief Financial Officer at Zymeworks Inc. Her experience spans capital markets, IPOs, financial planning and analysis, SEC financial reporting, and capital strategy, with prior roles as an advisor, investor, operator, and public company director. Her work has included the life sciences sector.
- Where did Kristin Stafford go to school?
- Kristin Stafford studied at Sonoma State University (Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Customized executive program with EY); University of San Diego.
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