Celeste Dauner

Overview

Celeste Dauner holds the position of Managing Director at Koch Disruptive Technologies, a role Dauner has occupied since October 2022.[1][2] Prior to this appointment, Dauner served as Director at the same organization from May 2018 to November 2022.[3] Dauner's earlier career included positions at Flint Hills Resources, where Dauner progressed from Credit Manager beginning in February 2011 to Business Development Associate in April 2013, and subsequently to Director of Business Development from December 2014 until May 2018.[7][8][9] In addition to their primary role, Dauner serves on the board of Gatik as a Board Member since July 2021[6] and transitioned from Board Observer to Board Member at INSIGHTEC in July 2025, having held the observer position since 2018.[4][5] Dauner earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University between 2004 and 2008.[10]

Career history

1. Managing DirectorOct 2022 to presentKoch Disruptive Technologies
2. DirectorMay 2018 to Nov 2022Koch Disruptive Technologies
3. IBoard MemberJul 2025 to presentINSIGHTEC
4. IBoard Observer2018 to Aug 2025INSIGHTEC
5. GBoard MemberJul 2021 to presentGatik
6. FHDirector Of Business DevelopmentDec 2014 to May 2018Flint Hills Resources
7. FHBusiness Development AssociateApr 2013 to Nov 2014Flint Hills Resources
8. FHCredit ManagerFeb 2011 to Mar 2013Flint Hills Resources

Education

1. OSBachelor of Science - BS, Accounting2004 - 2008Oklahoma State University