Overview
James Stewart serves as COO at True Ventures[1][3], a position held since June 2019[3]. Stewart previously worked at True Ventures as CFO from February 2012 to June 2019[4]. Stewart's background includes experience as SVP Finance and Principal Accounting Officer at Restoration Hardware from July 2010 to January 2012[5], Sr. VP and CFO at VIA Pharmaceuticals from November 2006 to June 2010[6], and Sr. VP and CFO at Advanced Cell Technology from April 2005 to November 2006[7]. Stewart's experience encompasses venture-backed companies, public offerings, M&A activity, biotech and technology sectors, and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance implementation[2]. Stewart holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Southern California, earned between 1971 and 1975[8].
Profile introduction
- Joined a leading firm providing early stage venture financing to early stage, high growth, technology firms. - Most recent prior experience filing Form S1 for private equity backed retailer registering for initial offering of $150 Million of common stock - Significant public and private venture backed companies - Significant recent experience with public offerings - Recent implementation of Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliant systems - Extensive operating and finance background - Experience in biotech, technology, private equity - Broad M&A experience as buyer and seller
Career history
- COOJun 2019 to presentTrue Ventures
- CFOFeb 2012 to Jun 2019True Ventures
- SVP Finance, Principal Accounting OfficerJul 2010 to Jan 2012Restoration Hardware
- Sr. VP - CFONov 2006 to Jun 2010VIA Pharmaceuticals
- Sr. VP - CFOApr 2005 to Nov 2006Advanced Cell Technology
Education
BA, Accounting1971 - 1975University of Southern California
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