
Kathy Kinder
Expertise
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Private Equity
Executive Leadership & Mentorship
Financial & Operational Excellence
Stakeholder Management
Performance Reporting
Accounting & Compliance
HR, Legal & Facilities Management
Business Growth & Scaling
Strategy & Value Creation
Sector Expertise
Technology
Professional Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Services (HR, Legal, Facilities)
Kathy is a seasoned financial leader and mentor with over 30 years of experience in finance, operations, and mergers & acquisitions. As a former CFO with a strong background in the tech sector, she has successfully managed accounting, HR, legal, and facilities functions while leading over 13 acquisitions. Her M&A expertise spans private asset and stock sales, public company carve-outs, and public-to-private transitions, making her a trusted advisor in high-stakes financial transactions.
Kathy is a very experienced Fractional CFO to technology startups and scaleups, supporting CFOs in honing their leadership skills and helping founders build a stronger financial foundation for their businesses. She was honored with the 2022 Mira Award for Service Partner of the Year, recognizing her team’s lasting influence on supporting US-based tech startups and scaleups.
In more recent years, Kathy has played a pivotal role in supporting CFOs with one-to-one mentoring and coaching across many critical areas, including leadership progression, skills progression, strategy, M&A, company exits, change management, and boardroom impact.