Tad Damato

EVP of Strategy & Delivery

Tad is a strategic finance leader with 15+ years of experience transforming organizations through data-driven insights. He specializes in FP&A, risk management, and building scalable financial systems that drive growth.

Denver, CO

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About Tad

Tad Damato is a results-driven strategic finance and operations executive who transforms fast-paced organizations through data-driven leadership. With 15+ years of experience spanning corporate finance, regulatory oversight, and institutional banking, he brings uncommon depth to financial strategy development and execution.

As a trusted advisor to boards and executive teams, Tad combines strategic vision with tactical execution and translating complex financial planning and analysis (FP&A), risk management, capital structuring, and corporate governance into actionable business intelligence. All this makes him an invaluable resource for leaders ready to optimize their financial operations and accelerate growth.

Background

With prior experience as CFO & COO across industries including real estate, financial services, and non-profits, Tad specializes in building scalable financial infrastructures that support long-term business growth while enhancing current performance. His expertise in multi-layered financial strategy and complex change management environments uniquely positions him to help companies achieve both financial excellence and operational transformation. Skilled in Six Sigma and RASIC frameworks, as well as developing and implementing KPIs, real-time dashboards, change management, and process improvement, Tad equips executives with the tools needed to gain clearer insights into financial performance drivers and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

Education + certifications

MBA, Boston University, BS Business Administration, Colorado State University, Commissioned Financial Regulator, Federal Reserve Board, FINRA Series 7 & 63 (inactive)

Off the clock

Outside of work, Tad is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys both playing and watching a wide range of sports. Whether it’s spending time in the gym or impromptu surfing trips, Tad thrives on pushing his physical limits and embracing new challenges. He also values time spent traveling, exploring new places, and creating lasting memories with friends and family. A firm believer in maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle, Tad finds that his passions outside of work keep him energized, focused, and grounded in both his personal and professional life.