Chris Mate

Chris Mate possesses extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, currently serving as Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at CAVA since June 2019, after progressing through roles such as Director of Finance & Data Analytics and Senior Manager of FP&A within the same organization. Prior to CAVA, Chris held the position of Manager of FP&A for Sports Category Analytics at Under Armour for nearly a year. Additional experience includes serving as Senior Financial Analyst at PANDORA A/S and Finance Manager and Senior Financial Analyst at Towne Park. Chris began a career at Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Financial Analyst, involved in various rotations including Program Management Support for the F-22 and Earned Value Metrics Compliance. Educational qualifications include a degree in Data Science and Business Analytics from Cornell University, a Master of Science in Finance from Loyola University Maryland, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Salisbury University.