Ned Segal

Ned Segal
Occupation	Corporate executive
Years active	1996–present
Known for	Chief financial officer of Twitter (2017–2022)

Ned Segal (born ) is an American corporate leader who held the position of chief financial officer at Twitter from 2017 until his termination in October 2022, subsequent to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the firm.

Early life and education

Segal completed his secondary education at Lick-Wilmerding High School in 1992 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Spanish from Georgetown University.

Career

Between 1996 and April 2013, Segal was employed by Goldman Sachs, where he advanced to managing director and led global software investment banking from 2009 until 2013. He then took on the role of CFO at RPX Corporation before becoming senior vice president of finance for the small business division at Intuit. In August 2017, he replaced Anthony Noto as Twitter’s CFO. After Elon Musk’s takeover in October 2022, Segal was among several top executives who were dismissed. Reports indicate he is eligible for a golden parachute, though payment has yet to be made.

Segal’s board memberships have included companies such as Beyond Meat, Ring Central, and BostonGene, alongside involvement with the non-profit organization Tipping Point Community. In December 2024, San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie appointed him as chief of housing and economic development to improve coordination across departments and reduce city government inefficiencies.

Personal life

Segal lives in San Francisco with his spouse and their three children.