Camille Fournier

Camille Fournier
Occupation(s)	Technology executive, author
Known for	Former CTO of Rent the Runway; VP of Technology at Goldman Sachs; author of The Manager's Path
Notable work	The Manager's Path

Camille Fournier is known as the former chief technology officer at Rent the Runway, previously held the position of vice president of technology at Goldman Sachs, and is the author of The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change. She currently holds the role of managing director at JPMorgan Chase.

Career

Fournier obtained her bachelor's degree in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University and went on to complete a master's degree in computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her professional journey started at Microsoft, followed by over six years at Goldman Sachs in New York, where she progressed from an engineer focused on credit risk software to becoming vice president of technology.

In 2011, Fournier took on the role of director of engineering at Rent the Runway and was elevated to chief technology officer in 2014. During her tenure, she directed the company’s technology strategy throughout a significant expansion period that saw the startup reach a valuation close to $750 million. She stepped down in 2015 amidst changes in the executive team.

Fournier writes the Ask The CTO column for O'Reilly Media. In 2017, she authored The Manager's Path, offering guidance for technical leaders managing organizational growth and transformation. Additionally, she served as editor for the 2019 publication 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know, which compiles expert advice on engineering leadership.