André Alexander

André Alexander has joined the Boston public media producer WGBH as vice president for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

André Alexander has joined the Boston public media producer WGBH as vice president for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Alexander comes to WGBH with two decades of executive experience with national and international nonprofit organizations, including Special Olympics International, the Corporation for Enterprise Development and the Jane Goodall Institute.

“André has broad experience and a deep understanding of nonprofit organizations,” said WGBH COO Ben Godley. “We look forward to the insight he will bring to advancing our mission and adding depth to our financial operations.”

During his tenure at Special Olympics, Alexander implemented new financial and accounting processes across the organization’s 170 worldwide offices. As CFO at the Jane Goodall Institute he revamped the operational infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance. And as chief financial and operating officer at the Corporation for Enterprise Development, Alexander helped set the strategic direction for the organization, which advances policies related to expanding economic opportunity.

“As an avid consumer and supporter of public media I am thrilled to be joining WGBH, the leader in the industry, and to be part of such a highly successful team,” Alexander said.

Alexander holds a master of business administration from The George Washington University, a master of accountancy from American University, and a bachelor of arts from the University of Virginia. He also is a certified public accountant.