Board of directors
Gary Kirton, CFA, CTP
Treasury and capital markets executive. Member of the Open Eyes board of directors.
Gary Kirton has built his career in treasury and capital markets, managing cash, credit and risk for large organizations. He has held senior roles at Citi, JetBlue and American Express.
At Citi he was Senior Vice President in Balance Sheet Management, focused on capital management. At JetBlue he was Manager of Corporate Treasury, working in capital markets, cash management and short-term investing. As a Director at MD Global Partners he worked on small and mid-market lending and capital raising, and at American Express he valued the company’s assets, liabilities and inter-company loans in Global Treasury. Today he works independently, building forecasts and financial models for clients.
Gary holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Penn State University. He is a CFA charterholder and a Certified Treasury Professional.
What he brings to the board
- Financial oversight. He reads financial statements closely and understands capital structure and valuation, which helps the charity keep its books and its plans sound.
- Cash and risk. He has managed cash and short-term investments, and has assessed and hedged interest rate, credit and currency risk.
- Credit and compliance. He is experienced in credit analysis, borrowing facilities and covenant compliance, so commitments to funders and lenders are understood before they are made.
- Clear communication. He writes and presents complex financial material in a concise, engaging way.
Experience and credentials
- Independent treasury and finance consultant
- 2023 to present
- Manager, Corporate Treasury, JetBlue
- 2022 to 2023
- Senior Vice President, Balance Sheet Management, Citi
- 2021 to 2022
- Director, MD Global Partners
- 2017 to 2021
- Global Treasury valuations, American Express
- 2016 to 2017
- Education
- MBA, Duke University Fuqua School of Business; B.S. in Finance, Penn State University
- Credentials
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Institute); Certified Treasury Professional (Association for Financial Professionals)
Outside work, Gary is a finisher of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.