Kyle Nelsen

Kyle Nelsen has a strong background in finance, particularly in the retail industry. Kyle began their career at Walgreens in 2005 as a Financial Analyst and steadily advanced through various roles, including Senior Financial Analyst and Finance Manager. During this time, they gained experience in incentive compensation design, financial modeling, budgeting, and process improvement. In 2014, they became the Director of Finance, leading a department responsible for supporting Store Operations and Asset Protection Services. In 2015, they took on the role of Director of Finance for Real Estate, focusing on lease restructuring and sale-leaseback of owned stores. From 2017 to 2020, they led all FP&A and Business Support Finance functions for a large cross-functional integration team, overseeing the acquisition and integration of 1,932 Rite Aid stores. Most recently, in 2022, they joined Portillo's as the VP of FP&A. Overall, Kyle Nelsen has a diverse and extensive background in finance, with a focus on strategic planning, financial analysis, and team leadership.

Kyle Nelsen attended the University of Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.