Webflow Expands Leadership Team with Chetna Mahajan as CIO and Henrik Gerdes as CAO
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Webflow, the leading Website Experience Platform (WXP), today announced the appointments of Chetna Mahajan as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Henrik Gerdes as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). Their expertise in IT and financial operations will support Webflow's continued growth and ability to scale.
"As Webflow reaches its next phase of growth, having strong leaders in place ensures we scale effectively while continuing to deliver for our customers," said Craig Mestel, Chief Financial Officer at Webflow. "Chetna and Henrik bring the deep expertise needed to enhance our financial operations, technology infrastructure, and internal processes. Their leadership will help us scale efficiently and build for long-term success."
Mahajan joins from Amplitude, where she led IT, security operations, and enterprise systems during a period of rapid growth. She has extensive experience leading IT transformations at public SaaS companies and Fortune 100 enterprises, using technology and AI to drive efficiency. She has also led large global teams and overseen complex M&A integrations, guiding companies through significant scaling efforts. At Webflow, she will oversee IT operations, enterprise applications, enterprise architecture, and internal AI initiatives to improve scalability and business operations.
Gerdes was most recently Chief Accounting Officer at ChargePoint, where he played a key role in scaling financial operations through the company's IPO. From his prior leadership roles at public technology companies, he brings expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and operational discipline, which will be essential as Webflow continues to expand and strengthen its financial foundation.
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- Chetna Mahajan, CIO: "Webflow is transforming how businesses build for the web, and I'm excited to help scale the internal systems that power that mission. Investing in technology and automation will allow us to operate more efficiently and support the company's rapid expansion."
- Henrik Gerdes, CAO: "Webflow is at a pivotal moment, and I look forward to bringing financial rigor and structure to support its continued growth. Strong financial operations are key to building a sustainable, scalable business, and I'm eager to contribute to that effort."
For more information, please visit webflow.com/about.
About Webflow
Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketers to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites that offer both the consumer experience customers expect and the enterprise-grade performance and scale they need. With a visual, composable CMS at its core, Webflow empowers teams to take control of their websites, making it easier to manage content at scale. Its AI-driven personalization enhances user experience and optimizes site performance, helping businesses drive higher conversion rates and measurable growth. Today, over 300,000 of the best companies in the world, and more than 1,500 Certified Webflow Partners, create best-in-class, high-performing sites with Webflow.
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