Chad Polich

Chad Polich has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Chad is currently the Chief Financial Officer at AIA Contract Documents, where they oversee the financial aspects of a SaS-based contracting and collaboration tool. Prior to this, Chad served as the Vice President of Finance at Federated Wireless from 2021 to 2022.

From 2014 to 2020, Chad worked at Enviva, starting as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and later being promoted to Vice President. In these roles, they led various finance functions and contributed to notable successes such as aligning compensation models and achieving a reduction in employee medical claims.

Before joining Enviva, Chad worked at CARFAX from 2007 to 2014. During their time there, they held the positions of Director of Forecasting, Modeling, and Analysis, and Manager of Forecasting, Modeling, and Analysis. Chad played a key role in driving financial analysis, developing pricing strategies, and maximizing EBITDA.

Chad also has experience in the retail sector, having worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Circuit City in 2006 and at Gap Inc. from 2003 to 2006. At Gap Inc., they served as a Senior Financial Analyst and an IT Business Analyst, leading projects related to tax changes and implementing new point of sale systems.

Additionally, Chad gained early experience through a summer internship at Harman/Becker Automotive Systems in 2002.

Overall, Chad Polich's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, analysis, and strategic decision-making across various industries.

Chad Polich obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, specializing in Finance. Chad attended this university from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics and Computer Science from Indiana University Bloomington, attending from 1999 to 2002. Chad also earned their High School Diploma from Canterbury School of Northeast Indiana. However, the exact start year for their high school education is not provided.