Speaker

Merilee Buckley

Merilee Buckley is currently Etsy’s Chief Accounting Officer progressing from Corporate Controller since joining the company in January 2018. In this role, she is responsible for the company’s global Accounting & Reporting, Financial Systems and Internal Audit & Controls functions, as well as, provides leadership for Etsy’s growing business. As a part of her reporting responsibilities, she oversees the company’s Integrated Reporting, which highlights Etsy’senvironmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Prior to joining Etsy, Ms. Buckley enjoyed a 12-year career at Coty Inc., one of the world’s largest beauty companies, most recently as the Assistant Controller, where she supported the company’s initial public offering in 2013, as well as lead the financial integrations of over 12 strategic acquisitions. She also served in financial leadership roles at HBO, now a division of AT&T Time Warner, and began her career as a public auditor at Deloitte & Touche. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Rutgers University School of Business, where she currently serves on the Road to Silicon Valley Board, and is a Certified Public Accountant in New York.