Cellebrite DI Ltd Announces CFO Succession: David Barter Appointed

Cellebrite DI Ltd. has announced the appointment of David Barter as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Dana Gerner who is retiring after 11 years. Barter brings over three decades of financial leadership experience, including a successful $6.5 billion sale at New Relic. The transition may pose short-term challenges, but Barter's track record suggests potential for growth and improved profitability at Cellebrite.

Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ: CLBT) has announced the appointment of David Barter as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Dana Gerner who is retiring after 11 years. The appointment comes as Gerner transitions to an advisory role to support the company’s financial reporting for the second quarter of 2025 [1].

David Barter brings over three decades of financial leadership experience, with a significant portion of his career focused on scaling global software companies. Prior to joining Cellebrite, Barter served as CFO at New Relic, where he played a key role in driving the company’s growth to nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and supported a successful $6.5 billion sale of the business [1].

Barter’s appointment follows a rigorous search process led by the company’s CEO, Thomas E. Hogan, who stated, “We sought a leader with proven experience as a public company software CFO focused on growth and operations at scale, exceptional leadership skills, strong communication acumen, and US-based with a track record of leading and operating globally” [1].

While the transition may pose short-term challenges, Barter’s track record suggests potential for growth and improved profitability at Cellebrite. The company will report its second-quarter 2025 financial results on August 14, 2025, with a live conference call and webcast to introduce Barter and provide updates on strategic initiatives [1].

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[1] https://investors.cellebrite.com/news-releases/news-release-details/cellebrite-names-david-barter-chief-financial-officer