Vanna Krantz
In short: Vanna Krantz is a finance executive who was chief financial officer of Grindr from September 2022 until she stepped down in 2025. She took the LGBTQ+ dating app through its move to the public markets. Earlier she was CFO of Disney Streaming Services. GLG now lists her as its CFO. She is based in New York.
Key facts
| Role | Chief Financial Officer, GLG (former CFO of Grindr) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | GLG |
| Role at Grindr | Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Grindr, effective 26 September 2022 [Grindr Appoints George Arison as Chief Executive Officer and, 26 September 2022] |
| Previous roles | Former CFO of Disney Streaming Services (Disney+ launch), Passport Labs and Masterclass; earlier divisional CFO roles at Thomson Reuters [Grindr Appoints George Arison as Chief Executive Officer and, 26 September 2022] |
| Departure from Grindr | Grindr announced on 31 July 2025 that she would transition out of the CFO role once a successor was appointed [Grindr Announces CFO Transition, 31 July 2025] |
| Successor | John North, formerly CFO at Copart, named Grindr CFO, replacing Krantz [Dating Industry Insights] |
| Current role | Chief Financial Officer at GLG [Vanna Krantz, GLG Leadership Team, 2026] |
| Advisory role | Fortune interview said she stepped down as CFO and was still serving in an advisory role at Grindr [From trading floors to streaming wars] |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in mathematics, University of Waterloo [Grindr Appoints George Arison as Chief Executive Officer and] |
Biography
Vanna Krantz, also named in filings as Vanna Mehta-Krantz, is a finance executive with nearly 20 years of experience as a chief financial officer in public and private companies. She was appointed CFO of Grindr, the LGBTQ+ dating app, effective 26 September 2022, as the company prepared for its public listing. Grindr's announcement said she had previously been CFO of Disney Streaming Services, where she led the launch of Disney+, and had held CFO roles at Passport Labs and Masterclass. Her earlier career included divisional CFO roles at Thomson Reuters and positions at PwC, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.
At Grindr, she helped guide the company through its public market debut and developed its mid and long-term business plans, according to the company. On 31 July 2025 Grindr announced that she would leave the role once a successor was named, and that she would stay on until then to support the handover. Grindr later named John North, formerly CFO at Copart, as her successor, as reported by DII. In an interview with Fortune, she said she had stepped down but was still serving in an advisory role at Grindr. DII also quoted her as CFO when Grindr set 2025 revenue guidance.
GLG, an insights network, lists her on its leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Her biography there says she serves on the board of Bungalow, a real estate rental company. For the dating industry, her tenure covers Grindr's first years as a listed company, including its investor communications and financial guidance.
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Questions about Vanna Krantz
Who is Vanna Krantz?
A finance executive who was CFO of Grindr from September 2022 until her departure in 2025. GLG lists her as its CFO.
Is Vanna Krantz still CFO of Grindr?
No. Grindr announced her transition out of the role on 31 July 2025, and DII reported that John North replaced her.
What did she do before Grindr?
She was CFO of Disney Streaming Services, Passport Labs and Masterclass, and held divisional CFO roles at Thomson Reuters.
What is Vanna Krantz's current role?
Vanna Krantz is Chief Financial Officer, GLG (former CFO of Grindr) at GLG.
Also known as: Vandana Mehta-Krantz, Vanna Mehta-Krantz.
Sources
- Grindr Appoints George Arison as Chief Executive Officer and Vanna Krantz as Chief Financial Officer
- Grindr Announces CFO Transition
- Grindr's CFO Hire: A Shift from Growth to Margin Mastery
- Vanna Krantz, GLG Leadership Team
- From trading floors to streaming wars: Grindr's ex-CFO on taking career risks at the right time