Chad Denen

Chad Denen is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across several industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer at VDV Group and Chief Financial Officer at Mayfield Consumer Products, LLC since June 2023, Chad also holds a board position at Peeled Snacks since August 2021. Previously, Chad was Managing Director at Lewis & Clark Capital from February 2017 to August 2021, focusing on strategic partnerships in private equity. Chad has also held senior financial roles, including Chief Financial Officer at Deep River Snacks and Managing Director at Najeti Ventures. Earlier experience includes managing mergers and acquisitions for Brunswick Corporation and financial consultancy at GTCR Golder Rauner and Arthur Andersen. Chad Denen holds a degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.