A continuous improvement culture will accelerate quantitative and qualitative value creation for an organization. My role is to promote that mindset and empower the team.

Pinky Raina joined the IDEAL team as CFO in October 2023 bringing with her over 20 years of global experience across diverse industries including manufacturing, sports, entertainment, and professional services. She is a team builder and talent developer adept at coaching, mentoring, and leading high performing teams through ambiguous, quickly evolving environments. Pinky’s career has demonstrated a track record in leading finance and operations transformation, strategy development, M&A, risk assessment, operations, and Core IT. She also brings corporate governance experience through her work with boards, including audit and finance committees.

Most recently, Pinky was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at US Soccer Federation, a sports, media, and entertainment company. She formerly held leadership positions with IDEX and Marmon Holdings in the manufacturing and industrial sector.

Pinky received her BA from Rhodes College and her MBA from the University of Memphis. She received her CPA in Tennessee. 

ACCOLADES

• Sports Business Journal Game Changer Class of 2022
• FEI Chicago CFO of the Year for Mid-Size (2022); FEI Chicago CFO Finalist (2021)
• Orbie Chicago CIO Finalist (2021)