Her Story
About Michelle
Michelle DeBella brings more than three decades of finance expertise to her role as CFO, a position she has held since 2020. Her career began with half spent in public accounting, providing broad exposure to multiple industries and business operations. She later transitioned to tech at HP, where she led large global teams and helped create the Women in Finance Leadership Program. DeBella gained high-growth experience at Uber and Lyft during their pre-IPO phases before taking her first CFO role. She most recently served as CFO at JumpCloud, focusing on M&A and operational decisions. DeBella attributes her success to a strong work ethic developed on a dairy farm and resilience through career pivots, including layoffs during the financial crisis. She is a member of Financial Executives International and the Forbes Finance Council.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Michelle
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a strong work ethic instilled by growing up on a dairy farm with parents who emphasized using your full potential through hard, honest work. Even after setbacks like layoffs during the financial crisis, I get up, update my resume, and find the next opportunity because I have a family to support.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Take every learning opportunity that comes your way, even if it feels uncomfortable or outside your comfort zone. Say yes to things because you will learn from them. Always stay in learning mode to build a better skill set, become a stronger leader, and open more future opportunities.
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