DUCK CREEK HIRES TERESA M. KIM AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies has appointed experienced technology finance executive, Teresa M. Kim as chief financial officer, to oversee finance and accounting functions.

Its chief executive officer, Mike Jackowski said Kim is a dynamic and thoughtful leader with strong financial acumen, client focus and experience across cloud and platform technology operations.

“As Duck Creek continues to focus on international growth and SaaS maturity, she will be a tremendous asset in helping to direct our own strategic transformation and optimise our financial operations.

“This is an exciting time for all of us at Duck Creek and I am confident her talent will help us to continue creating value for our customers, partners and stakeholders,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Kim said: “I am excited to join Duck Creek as it strengthens its leadership position in the global insurance industry. I am honoured to have the opportunity to work closely with Mike and the entire Duck Creek team during a period of accelerated growth.”

She is an accomplished senior finance leader with a strong background and history in cloud computing, technology platforms, and “Big Four” public accounting.

Kim joins Duck Creek following a 20-year tenure with Akamai Technologies, a worldwide content delivery network and cloud service company, where she most recently served as vice president of finance in their cloud technology group, as well as in media and carrier division helping to lead strategic media customer contract negotiations.

Previously, she held a role as assistant controller overseeing global accounting and operations leading a large team of 120 professionals and building out finance centres of excellence in India and Poland.

Based in the greater Boston area, Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in economics and minor in Asian American studies from UCLA, and eventually her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a master’s degree in accounting from Northeastern University.

-- BERNAMA