Spencer Payne

Spencer Payne is a seasoned finance and operations executive with substantial experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as Senior Director of Corporate Development at Colibri Group, Spencer has successfully driven significant revenue and EBITDA growth through strategic acquisitions and product launches, including the introduction of the "Cool Careers in Accounting" podcast. Previous roles include Senior Director of the Real Estate Education Business Unit at Colibri Group, where Spencer achieved impressive organic growth and profitability after integrating an acquired business. As CFO and COO at SDC Nutrition, Spencer played a pivotal role in the company’s rapid expansion and compliance with stringent audits. Early career experiences at Deloitte Consulting involved leading analytics teams and managing financial models that contributed to major corporate strategies. Spencer holds a BSBA/MAcc in Accounting from The Ohio State University.