Pinky Raina
Chief Financial Officer

A culture of continuous improvement creates lasting value. My role as a leader is to foster that mindset, empower people to challenge what is possible, and build teams capable of delivering sustainable results.
Pinky serves as Chief Financial Officer of IDEAL Industries, where she leads the company’s global finance organization and helps drive strategic growth, operational performance, capital allocation, risk management, and enterprise transformation. A CPA and Audit Committee Financial Expert, she brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience across manufacturing, industrial, consumer, sports, entertainment, and professional services.
Throughout her career, Pinky has built a strong track record in finance and operations transformation, strategy development, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise risk management, technology, and global operations. She is also an accomplished people leader and talent developer, known for building high-performing teams and developing leaders through complex and rapidly evolving environments.
Prior to joining IDEAL, Pinky served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions with IDEX and Marmon Holdings, building extensive experience across the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
In addition to her executive leadership responsibilities, Pinky serves as Board Member and Finance Committee Chair for New Moms and as a Board Member of Safe Havens. She is also active in the broader finance and governance community, reflecting her commitment to developing leaders, strengthening governance, and creating lasting organizational and community impact.
Education
University of Memphis
Master of Business Administration
Rhodes College
Bachelor of Business Administration
Business & Economics
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
Board Memberships
- Board and Finance Committee Chair for New Moms
- Board of Safe Havens
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