Jeff Cross is a highly accomplished Senior Finance and Operations Executive with an impressive 30-year track record in accounting, finance, treasury, strategy, IPOs, mergers/acquisitions/sales of companies, financial planning and analysis, and operations. With a proven ability to drive revenue growth, operational efficiencies, financial management, and lead cross-functional teams, Jeff has consistently delivered outstanding results throughout his career.

Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director at Uptempo, Jeff is responsible for global accounting, finance, sales ops, info security, legal, and M&A, as well as developing the company's US presence. Prior to this role, Jeff held the position of Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer at Arena Solutions, where he successfully led all finance, accounting, legal, and administrative functions, including overseeing a highly successful sale to PTC Inc. in January 2021.

Jeff's expertise in finance and operations has been recognized in various leadership roles over the years. As the Senior Vice President of Americas Operations at TravelClick, he was responsible for driving operational excellence and global process improvements, resulting in impressive efficiencies and a highly successful auction process that led to a $930 million sale to Thoma Bravo. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin, where he excelled in forecasting and financial analysis.