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Name
Juan Martinez
Title
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, John S. & James L. Knight Foundation
Bio
Juan Martinez joined Knight Foundation in 2002. As a member of Knight’s executive committee, Martinez is a partner in the development and implementation of the foundation’s strategy. He is responsible for the foundation’s financial management, reporting and regulatory compliance, overseeing the management of its $2.2 billion investment portfolio, and partnering with program staff in development of grants and program-related investments.
In 2011, Martinez led the development of the Knight Enterprise Fund. The fund invested in more than 40 early-stage digital media companies that align with Knight Foundation’s program mission. Martinez serves on the board of portfolio company ViewLift, an OTT management and streaming platform.
Juan started his career at CPA firm Arthur Andersen & Co. He left after four years to establish a company focused on the development of intellectual property for film and television as well as an independent financial consulting practice. Prior to joining Knight, he was manager of financial planning for Telemundo Group Inc., the second largest Spanish language US television network.
He is an alumnus of Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and the Wharton School of Business. He has been a certified public accountant in the state of Florida since 1992. He currently serves on the Board of Directors, and Chairs the Investment Sub-Committee, of the Florida International University Foundation, in addition to serving on Boards of Council on Foundations and City to City Miami. He also serves as an advisor on several committees including the Launch with GS (Goldman Sachs’ initiative to support diverse entrepreneurs).
In 2011, Martinez led the development of the Knight Enterprise Fund. The fund invested in more than 40 early-stage digital media companies that align with Knight Foundation’s program mission. Martinez serves on the board of portfolio company ViewLift, an OTT management and streaming platform.
Juan started his career at CPA firm Arthur Andersen & Co. He left after four years to establish a company focused on the development of intellectual property for film and television as well as an independent financial consulting practice. Prior to joining Knight, he was manager of financial planning for Telemundo Group Inc., the second largest Spanish language US television network.
He is an alumnus of Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and the Wharton School of Business. He has been a certified public accountant in the state of Florida since 1992. He currently serves on the Board of Directors, and Chairs the Investment Sub-Committee, of the Florida International University Foundation, in addition to serving on Boards of Council on Foundations and City to City Miami. He also serves as an advisor on several committees including the Launch with GS (Goldman Sachs’ initiative to support diverse entrepreneurs).
