Michael Schwindle

Michael Schwindle, MBA, currently serves as a Faculty & Mentor at PE-Xcelerate and as Chief Financial Officer at Vera Bradley. With extensive leadership experience, Michael has held CFO positions at prominent companies including Claire's, Fleet Farm, Payless ShoeSource, and Harry & David, where responsibilities encompassed finance, legal, and operational oversight. Michael also contributed as a Board Member at Unbound and has a notable background as Director of Finance at organizations such as The Home Depot and Limited Brands - Galyans Sporting Goods. Michael holds a Master's degree in International Business and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wright State University.