MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H2O.ai, the leader in open-source Generative AI and the most accurate Predictive AI platform, proudly announced Delphine Bernard as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 20 years of financial experience in the technology sector, Delphine will play a crucial role in driving H2O’s growth and long-term business success.
Delphine Bernard is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer and seasoned board member, specializing in guiding hypergrowth technology companies from startup to public entity. She brings extensive experience across both startup and public company landscapes. Most recently, she served as CFO at Branded, an e-commerce aggregator, where she drove growth, enhanced profitability, and led multiple funding rounds. Her career includes impactful roles at notable companies such as Microsoft, Mars, and Skype. Before that, as Global Head of Finance Operations of Uber, Delphine played a pivotal role in preparing the company for its IPO, strengthening compliance, and optimizing operational efficiency. Bernard’s leadership spanned global teams, establishing her as a true international leader.
“I’m very excited to join H2O.ai and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of AI”
Delphine Bernard
CFO of H2O.ai
“I'm inspired by the chance to contribute to innovative solutions for complex challenges and help make AI accessible to everyone, empowering organizations to efficiently develop, deploy, and operate AI applications.”
“Delphine is an operations superstar and is partnering with me to make H2O.ai an iconic AI superpower the world can trust”
Sri Ambati
CEO and Founder of H2O.ai
“The age of AI is transforming everything around us — AI is eating hardware, AI is eating the cloud, AI is eating software and SaaS. The opportunity to make life better and equitable on the planet by democratizing AI depends on building robust organizations the world can depend on. Delphine is an exceptional leader joining us at an important juncture for both trustworthy GenAI and the rise of H2O.ai.”
Bernard’s appointment comes on the heels of several recent announcements from H2O.ai, including the launch of its new small vision language model, Mississippi, a partnership with Singtel, and a collaboration with the AI Verify Foundation. To learn more about H2O.ai, see here.
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