Gillian Munson

Chief Financial Officer, XO Group Inc.

Photograph of Gillian Munson Gillian Munson is the Chief Financial Officer of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO),  the leading technology and media company dedicated to guiding people through marriage, moving in together, and having a baby.  The company’s mission is to help people navigate and enjoy life's biggest moments, together. XO Group has a family of multi-platform brands including The Knot, the number one wedding planning resource and marketplace, The Bump, the definitive voice for millennial parents and parents-to-be, The Nest, the go-to guide for all things home for new couples and GigMasters, the event marketplace for finding and booking the perfect entertainment for all of life’s celebrations.

Gillian joined the company in November 2013 from Allen & Company LLC, where she was Managing Director leading the firm’s principal investing and outreach activities with early stage technology-oriented companies. Gillian was also a Vice President, Business Development at Symbol Technologies from March 2003 through July 2007, aiding in the company’s multi-billion dollar turnaround, M&A processes, strategy, and eventual sale and integration with Motorola. Prior to joining Symbol Technologies, Gillian was an Executive Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Morgan Stanley, where she covered the mobile, storage and personal computing sectors. She began her career as a Research Associate at Hambrecht & Quist.

Gillian lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.