Erica Gessert is recorded as Chief Accounting Officer at Upwork, Inc (UPWK) since July 24, 2025. Upwork, Inc reported in an 8-K filed November 2, 2026 that Erica Gessert resigned as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, effective January 1, 2027. Upwork, Inc reported in an 8-K filed July 24, 2025 that Erica Gessert was appointed interim principal accounting officer. Upwork, Inc reported in an 8-K filed March 28, 2023 that Erica Gessert was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 25, 2023. The proxy statement of Upwork, Inc reports total compensation of $5,610,517 for Erica Gessert in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $606,375. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years. Erica Gessert has spoken on 14 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Upwork, Inc on November 2, 2026. Upwork, Inc is classified in the Internet Content & Information industry within the Communication Services sector. Other leadership on record at Upwork, Inc includes Hayden Brown (CEO and Board Member), Stephane Kasriel (CEO), Peter Sanborn (CFO) and 7 others.
“On October 27, 2026, Erica Gessert notified the Company of her intention to resign from her position as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, effective January 1, 2027 (the “Resignation Date”).”
Upwork, Inc Form 8-K, filed November 2, 2026
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“Upon Mr. Marie's departure, Erica Gessert, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of the Company's interim principal accounting officer.”
“Before diving into the financial results, I want to say how professionally and personally rewarding it has been to serve as Upwork's CFO. I've been reflecting on what we have accomplished these past few years, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've built.”
“I first want to unpack the trends that we saw in Q1. Leading up to our Q4 earnings call on February 9th, our GSB and active contract trends were within our expectations for the year, right on plan and within the 99th percentile of our outlook for the year.”
“Before reviewing our Q4 and full year 2025 results, I would like to take a minute to say how proud I am to be a part of the fantastic Upwork team. Our teams executed relentlessly over the past three years, working with discipline and speed to transform Upwork, preparing us to lead in the future of work.”
“Q3 2025 was an exceptional quarter for Upwork as we reported GSV and revenue growth and record profit margins. We are executing with tremendous velocity, and we are seeing very strong growth potential across multiple strategies.”
