Elizabeth Huebner

 
Profile Overview
 

Liz Huebner, based in Bellevue, Washington, is an accomplished Board Director with extensive experience in executive finance. She has become a recognized figure in corporate governance and financial management, shaped by a robust career path that includes roles as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for several prominent companies.

 
Educational Foundation
 

Liz’s educational foundation was laid at the University of Utah, where she earned a B.S. in Accounting from the David Eccles School of Business in 1980. This academic grounding in accounting set the stage for her subsequent professional achievements.

 
Early Career
 

Liz began her career at Arthur Andersen & Co in Seattle, where she worked as an Audit Manager from June 1980 to October 1987. Her early experience in auditing provided her with critical insights into financial controls and reporting.

 
Career at ATTWireless
 

From 1989 to 1996, Liz served as Regional CFO for ATTWireless, overseeing seven operating districts and managing budget and forecasting processes. This role honed her skills in financial strategy and operational management.

 
Roles at Fluke Corporation and Primus Knowledge Solutions
 

Her career progressed as she took on CFO roles at Fluke Corporation and Primus Knowledge Solutions from 1998 to 2000. At Fluke Corporation, Liz managed accounting, treasury, FP&A, information systems, M&A, and investor relations, significantly contributing to the company's strategic positioning for sale to Danaher Corp. At Primus Knowledge Solutions, she was instrumental in the company's 1999 IPO, showcasing her expertise in public offerings and financial communications.

 
Tenure at Getty Images
 

Liz's tenure as CFO of Getty Images from January 2000 to January 2006 marked a significant period in her career. She was responsible for accounting, treasury, FP&A, M&A, and investor relations, implementing a worldwide financial system and integrating 28 acquisitions. Her efforts earned her recognition as one of America's Best CFOs.

 
Board Roles and Contributions
 

Transitioning into board roles, Liz has been a board member and audit committee chair for numerous companies.

Since August 2023, she has been providing strategic oversight for Jumia Technologies, an e-commerce platform in Africa.

Her role as Chair of the Audit Committee at Curology since February 2021, and her contribution as a compensation committee chair at REI since May 2019, underscore her prowess in corporate governance.

Liz's board engagements have also included positions at:

• Boom Supersonic
• Blue Apron
• Blucora

She served on the board of Boom Supersonic from May 2021 to February 2024, and Blue Apron from January 2020 to November 2023, both times chairing the audit committee and holding membership on the compensation committee at Blue Apron. At Blucora, from May 2009 to August 2017, she chaired multiple committees, including the Audit, Nominating and Governance, and Special Litigation Committees.

 
Commitment to Corporate Governance
 

Her career is not only marked by significant roles and achievements but also by her dedication to enhancing corporate governance, ethical standards, and risk management. Liz Huebner’s contributions continue to add value to the companies she serves and to broader societal well-being, reflecting her commitment to excellence and innovation in finance and governance.