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Alejandro Erasso

Alex Erasso

Seattle FP&A Board Member, AI/ML FP&A Committee Member

For more than twenty years, Alex has held FP&A roles and led initiatives in strategy, analytics, and operations in tech companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems, and VMware. While currently with Pacific Catapult, a financial advisory firm in Seattle, he previously led the VMware. Finance team that accelerated its transition from the legacy software model to SaaS with sales growth of several billion dollars. His team also delivered pricing guidance for deal negotiations on VMware’s CPQ and led finance transformations. 

Alex brings to the table a strong cross-functional background, with a long history of FP&A excellence, working with senior management, analysing enterprise economics, and defining operational strategy and policies.

He holds two Master of Science degrees from Stanford University in Management Science and in Engineering. He also completed the CFO Program at Columbia University, holds a specialization in Data Science from Johns Hopkins, and a certificate in Machine Learning from Stanford.

He has been a speaker at the International FP&A Board, Financial Executives International, the Sales Management Association, and the Professional Pricing Society. He is a current member of Financial Executives International and the Institute of Management Accountants.
 

Author's Articles

Alejandro-Erasso-Capital-Logic-Part-2
The Capital Logic: Navigating Internal Investment Decisions – Part 2 of 2
June 12, 2025
FP&A Tags:
Capital Planning

This article shows how FP&A leaders can apply a multi-level investment framework to align strategy, risk, and capital allocation across the enterprise.

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Alejandro-Erasso-Capital-Logic-Part-1
The Capital Logic: Navigating Internal Investment Decisions – Part 1 of 2
June 10, 2025
FP&A Tags:
Capital Planning

This article presents a practical framework for FP&A leaders to drive disciplined internal capital allocation decisions across products, product lines, and corporate portfolios.

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Alejandro-Erasso-Strategic-Planning-Main
Best Practices in Strategic Planning: Linking Enterprise and Product Strategy to Financial Plans
October 31, 2024
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Strategic Planning, Modelling and Forecasting, Planning and Budgeting

In this article, the author revisits how linking financial and Strategic Planning can lead to successful execution at for-profit organisations, focusing on best practices regarding scope, processes and output.

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Alex-Erasso-AI+HI-Main
The Transformative Power of Human and AI Interaction in FP&A
July 9, 2024
FP&A Tags:
AI/ML FP&A, FP&A Technology

In this article, the author explores the possibilities of human-AI interaction, describes some practical examples, reviews considerations about responsible use of and value generation with AI, and ends with practical references about upskilling and adoption.

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The FP&A Trends Webinar How AI is shaping the future of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
The FP&A Trends Webinar Transforming FP&A with AI: Maturity, Impact, and Future Roles

June 25, 2025

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The Face-to-Face Sydney FP&A Board Modern Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Latest Trends and Developments

June 26, 2025

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The Face-to-Face Singapore FP&A Board Modern Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Latest Trends and Developments

July 8, 2025

Webinar: FP&A Trends Survey 2025
The FP&A Trends Webinar 2025 FP&A Trends Survey: Benchmarks, Priorities, and Best Practices

July 9, 2025

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The Launch of the Oslo FP&A Board Modern Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Latest Trends and Developments

September 16, 2025

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