Christa Davies
Christa Davies' profile covers her Coinbase board role, Aon CFO career, finance expertise, M&A, and leadership.
Chicago, United States
About
Christa Davies is a corporate finance executive and board director with a career spanning technology, financial services, and professional services. She currently serves on Coinbase's Board of Directors and its Audit and Compliance Committee. She is also Lead Independent Director at Stripe. Davies previously spent more than 16 years at Aon, where she served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Finance. Before Aon, she held finance and strategy positions at Microsoft, including CFO of its Platforms & Services Division. Her professional background covers financial management, corporate strategy, M&A, and executive leadership. She began her career in aerospace and consulting after studying mechanical engineering. Quick Facts about Christa Davies: Field Details Full Name Christa Davies Current Position Board Director Current Company Coinbase Global, Inc. Other Current Role Lead Independent Director, Stripe Previous Executive Role Chief Financial Officer, Aon Previous Company Microsoft Previous Microsoft Role Corporate Vice President and CFO, Platforms & Services Division Education Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering University The University of Queensland MBA Harvard Business School Scholarship Fulbright Scholar Board Experience Coinbase; Stripe; Workday Career Overview of Christa Davies: Davies began her career in aerospace before joining McKinsey & Company in 1993. She later moved into digital media and business development at ninemsn, followed by a five-year career at Microsoft. At Microsoft, she progressed through strategy, M&A, and finance roles before becoming CFO of the Platforms & Services Division. She joined Aon in 2007 and became its CFO in 2008. After leaving the CFO position in 2024, she remained with Aon as a Senior Advisor until May 2026. During and after her Aon tenure, she expanded her board experience through roles at Stripe, Workday, and Coinbase. Career Timeline: Year Career Development 1992 Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Queensland, with an aerospace focus. 1993 Joined McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst and worked across Sydney, Tokyo, and Seoul. 1997 Completed an MBA at Harvard Business School as a Fulbright Scholar. 1997 to 2002 Worked at Ninemsn as Director of Business Development and Strategic Sales. 2002 Joined Microsoft and moved into strategy, M&A, and finance positions. 2002 to 2007 Held progressively senior roles at Microsoft, finishing as Corporate Vice President and CFO of the Platforms & Services Division. 2007 Joined Aon as Executive Vice President, Global Finance. 2008 Became Aon's Chief Financial Officer. 2010 Named to Fortune's 40 Under 40. 2012 Joined Workday's Board of Directors. 2019 Received the University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Excellence Award. 2020 Joined the Stripe Board of Directors. 2021 Stripe publicly announced Davies' appointment to its board in January. 2024 Left her Aon CFO position and joined Coinbase's Board of Directors in July. 2024 to 2026 Served as Aon Senior Advisor during the agreed transition period. May 2026 Aon's transition agreement ended, concluding her employment with Aon. 2026 Continues as a Coinbase Board Director and Stripe Lead Independent Director.
Experience
Awards
- University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Excellence AwardRecognized by the University of Queensland for outstanding achievements and contributions as an alumnus.
- Fortune 40 Under 40Recognized by Fortune as one of its 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing notable young leaders in business.
FAQs
- Christa Davies serves as a Board Director at Coinbase Global, Inc. She joined the board in July 2024 and currently serves on the company's Audit and Compliance Committee.