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Ashley Johnson
Ashley Fieglein Johnson Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Planet

Ashley Johnson is an accomplished Chief Financial and Operating Officer with a diverse background in finance, operations, and leadership. With over 4549 LinkedIn connections, Ashley has demonstrated their ability to build strong professional relationships. Currently serving as the CFO of Planet, a leading geospatial imaging company, Ashley is responsible for managing investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and business planning. They have successfully led finance teams during periods of growth and expansion, contributing to the development of a strong and predictable commercial enterprise.

Prior to joining Planet, Ashley held executive positions at notable companies such as Wealthfront, ServiceSource, and GreenAtom, showcasing their expertise in financial strategy, business development, and organizational structure. They have a proven track record in building and managing teams in the technology sector. Ashley's multilingual skills, including fluency in Spanish and German, and proficiency in Japanese and French, demonstrate their international perspective and ability to communicate effectively across cultures. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master's in International Policy from Stanford University, highlighting their stellar academic achievements. In addition, Ashley is actively involved in various organizations, serving on the board of directors for Voltus, Inc., AnitaB.org, and Kespry. Their commitment to promoting diversity and advancing technology innovation is evident in their board memberships.

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Full name
Ashley Fieglein Johnson
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Title
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Company
Planet (since 2020)
LinkedIn Connections
4549
Summary
Ashley Fieglein Johnson is Chief Financial Officer of Planet, a geospatial imaging company that images the entire Earth every day to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Ashley joined Planet at an exciting time as the company continues to grow its business and scale globally. Leading an already stellar finance team, Ashley will own investor relations, mergers and acquisitions and business planning, and help Planet build a strong, predictable commercial enterprise. Before joining Planet, Ashley was both the CFO and chief operating officer (COO) at Wealthfront, a nextgen banking service that helps young professionals manage their savings. In her role as CFO/COO, Ashley supervised finance and accounting, legal and compliance, brokerage operations, client service, employee engagement, HR and recruiting. Prior to joining Wealthfront, Ashley held a range of senior leadership positions within ServiceSource that included Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to ServiceSource, Ashley founded GreenAtom, a professional services firm focused on advising companies in the Clean Technology industry on financial strategy, business development and organizational structure. Ashley also spent several years with General Atlantic, a private equity firm servicing the technology industry, where she helped build and manage its presence on the West Coast. Before General Atlantic, Ashley led International Business Development for Ariba and worked in both venture investing and investment banking for the technology corporate finance division of Morgan Stanley. Ashley has extensive leadership expertise across a wide range of areas, from corporate strategy, business development and finance to building and leading executive teams in the technology space. She is also multilingual, including fluency in Spanish and German, proficiency in Japanese and French, and beginner Swedish. Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master in International Policy from Stanford University.
Skills
Mergers Corporate Development

Education

Stanford University
MA
Attended in 1993 - 1995
Field of study: International Policy
Stanford University
BA
Attended in 1989 - 1993
Field of study: International Relations

Positions

Planet
San Francisco, California, United States
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Feb 2020 - Present

Our mission is to image the entire Earth every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
Voltus, Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area
Member Board Of Directors
Oct 2021 - Present
AnitaB.org
Board Member
Aug 2020 - Present

The leadership team and Board at AnitaB.org envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. We connect, inspire, and guide women in computing, and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative.
Vista Guapa Surf Camp, Costa Rica
Co-Founder
Mar 2001 - Present

Vista Guapa Surf Camp is a premier surf camp and surf school, operated as a beautiful bed and breakfast style resort and located in the hills of Jaco, Costa Rica. Vista Guapa's team of world-class professional surf instructors offer the best adventure vacation experience for surfers of all skill levels – from beginners to pros. We also offer numerous activities – from stand-up paddling, yoga, massages and zipline tours and much more – for both our surfing and non-surfing guests.
Kespry
San Mateo, CA
Board Member
Dec 2019 - Sep 2021