Clayton Grindle

Clayton Grindle currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer at Palm Tree LLC since April 2023, also holding the title of Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, Clayton Grindle worked at MUFG from October 2020 to April 2023 as Head of Strategic Initiatives & Transformation and Chief of Staff for various divisions. Prior experiences include Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo, Managing Director at BeckWay Group, and Managing Director at Typhoon Consulting. Additionally, Clayton Grindle has held various roles within the United States Department of Defense, including Chief Attache in Hong Kong and Naval Attache in Kuala Lumpur, alongside significant positions in the US Navy. Education credentials include an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and multiple advanced degrees in national security and space systems from prestigious institutions.