Karen Bayot (inactive)

Karen Bayot, CPA (inactive), has a diverse work experience in the financial field. Karen started their career as an Audit Senior at Ernst & Young LLP in 1999. Karen then worked at ADPT Corporation (formerly Adaptec, Inc.) as a Financial Reporting Analyst from 2002 to 2006, followed by the role of External Reporting Manager from 2006 to 2009. Karen later moved on to ADPT Corporation as an Assistant Controller from 2009 to 2011. Karen then joined Cerus in 2011 and held various roles, including Sr. SEC Reporting & Compliance Manager, Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, and their most recent role as Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Karen Bayot, CPA (inactive) pursued their education starting in 1995 at Chabot College, where they completed their Associate of Arts degree. Karen then transferred to San Jose State University in 1997 and earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting in 1999.