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Sana
Deshmukh
VP of Strategic Finance
Yext
Sana is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record of success in driving growth and profitability. She currently serves as VP of Strategic Finance at Yext, where her role supports FP&A, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. As VP of Finance at Hearsay Systems, she oversaw the company's budget, company restructuring, international expansion, product growth, and played a key role in its acquisition by Yext. Prior to Hearsay, Sana held finance and M&A roles at Clearway Energy Group and Dominion Energy, where she gained expertise in strategic planning, financial modeling, and deal execution. Her experience spans various industries, including energy, technology, and financial services.
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10 September 2025 08:45 - 09:30
Panel | Leveraging M&As to scale – The CFO’s playbook for strategic growth
This panel explores how CFOs evaluate, structure, and execute M&A strategies to fuel enterprise growth, and the nuances between scaling large vs. smaller companies. What you'll learn: - How to assess M&A opportunities through a strategic and financial lens - Key differences in scaling strategy between startups and enterprises - Lessons learned from the successes and challenges of strategic mergers