Banzai Names Dean Ditto as CFO, Signaling a Strategic Push Toward Scalable Growth

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has appointed Dean Ditto, CPA as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 14, 2025, marking a pivotal leadership shift as the marketing tech firm aims to scale operations and sharpen financial discipline. Ditto succeeds Alvin Yip, who will remain with the company as Chief Accounting Officer.

The announcement underscores Banzai’s ambition to accelerate its growth strategy and build investor confidence as it competes in the crowded martech landscape.

A CFO Built for Transformation

Ditto brings more than three decades of financial leadership experience across SaaS, fintech, biotech, and enterprise software firms—both public and private. His resume reads like a roadmap for companies seeking financial transformation and operational clarity.

• At Akerna Corp., he executed a corporate restructuring plan that saved $6 million annually.

• At Mydecine Innovations Group, he raised $40 million through equity offerings to fund biotech R&D.

• At Sigue Corporation, a private fintech firm, Ditto led planning and budget overhauls to improve strategic alignment.

He’s also held senior financial roles at industry giants like OSI Systems, Karl Storz Endoscopy, and Ford Motor Company, and holds advanced degrees in economics and business administration from Albion College and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, respectively.

“We’re privileged to have someone of Dean’s caliber step in,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “His experience scaling public technology companies is exactly what we need at this stage of our journey.”

Why This Move Matters Now

Banzai, known for delivering marketing automation and event marketing solutions, is operating in a market that's not only rapidly evolving but fiercely competitive. Martech buyers are demanding more ROI, better integration, and clearer performance metrics. That requires both product agility and financial precision—something Ditto is expected to deliver.

His appointment signals a move beyond stabilization toward aggressive, value-focused scaling. In his own words:

“I’m excited to help Banzai evolve in a fast-moving market,” Ditto said. “The focus is on executing our financial priorities while delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”

A New Chapter for Banzai’s Financial Strategy

With Ditto onboard and Yip continuing as Chief Accounting Officer, Banzai is clearly shoring up its financial leadership. The company’s ability to raise capital, navigate public markets, and reinvest in innovation will now fall squarely under Ditto’s stewardship.

It’s a calculated bet—bringing in a CFO with both Wall Street fluency and operational rigor at a time when public martech companies are under increasing pressure to show sustainable growth and smart capital deployment.

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