Gina Charest is a seasoned Corporate Finance Professional with over 15 years of diverse industry experience, bringing a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, financial reporting, and process improvement. She served as the Manager of Finance and Accounting and oversaw financial operations for a $1.5 billion desalination plant that supplies 10% of San Diego County’s fresh drinking water.

Gina has a proven track record of driving significant capital raises, managing comprehensive budgets, and improving profitability through meticulous financial analysis and cost control. Her notable achievements include contributing to a $430 million capital raise, leading due diligence and compliance efforts, and achieving substantial cost savings through forensic accounting and strategic financial management.

Her leadership style is participative and transformational, consistently nurturing cross-functional relationships and mentoring her teams to enhance performance and engagement. Gina holds an MBA in Management Finance from San Diego State University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Production & Operations Management from the University of Arizona.