Jay Chopra

Jay Chopra has over 30 years of work experience in various roles, including Chief Financial Officer, Business Advisor, Commercial Analytics Leader, Vice President Global Procurement, Vice President & CFO for Johnson & Johnson Technology, Senior Finance Director, and US Finance Leader.

In their most recent role as Chief Financial Officer at Mareana Inc., a 2019 Gartner Cool Vendor, their responsibilities are not specified, but they are currently employed in this position.

Before that, in their role as a Business Advisor at Jay Chopra, they advised startup and early-stage companies in the medical devices, consumer, and analytics industries on various aspects of business, including strategy, financial planning, and M&A. Jay held this position from June 2019 to November 2019.

Prior to that, they worked at Johnson & Johnson for over 20 years in various leadership roles. As the Commercial Analytics Leader, they played a critical role in a $2B divestiture and evaluated M&A opportunities. As Vice President Global Procurement, they created and implemented sourcing strategies, led a global team, and influenced over $1 billion of IT category spend. As Vice President & CFO for Johnson & Johnson Technology, they provided financial leadership and supported IT strategic initiatives. Jay also worked on special projects related to new market opportunities and served as Finance Leader for various divisions within Johnson & Johnson.

Before joining Johnson & Johnson, Jay Chopra gained experience at Chevron as a Senior Business Analyst, where they analyzed capital projects, conducted financial and operating performance analysis, and prepared reports for senior management.

Overall, Jay Chopra's work experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, strategic planning, business advisory, and leadership roles in the medical devices, consumer, and analytics industries.

Jay Chopra has a diverse education history with degrees and certifications from several prestigious institutions. Jay completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1983 to 1987. Jay then pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, which they obtained between 1987 and 1989.

In 1989, Jay Chopra enrolled at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and successfully earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and General Management, completing their studies in 1991.

Throughout their career, Jay Chopra continued to enhance their executive leadership skills through additional programs. In 2007, they attended the Advanced Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. In 2014, they participated in the Advanced Leadership Program for Asian Executives at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.