BOSTON, MA — CHA announces it has named Doug Nelson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Nelson brings more than 25 years of strategic financial experience and a track record of successfully executing operational process improvements, driving growth, and providing overall financial leadership across various publicly traded and private equity-backed companies. He will be based in CHA’s office in Boston, Massachusetts.
As CFO, Nelson will drive the firm's financial performance and serve as a key contributor to CHA's strategic planning and growth initiatives, including M&A, while overseeing corporate accounting, financial reporting, planning and analysis, treasury, and tax functions, as well as operational sector finance teams. Nelson will be a member of the executive leadership team reporting to CEO Jim Stephenson.
Before joining CHA, Nelson served as Chief Financial Officer at Eliassen Group, a private equity-backed strategic consulting firm that provides technology, clinical, and business consulting and talent solutions for clients across North America and around the globe. At Eliassen, Nelson led several strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, customer pricing, and real estate rationalization. Prior to Eliassen Group, Nelson held progressive leadership positions with Agero, CVS, and Staples, where he graduated from the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program.
"We are excited to welcome Doug to CHA as our new CFO," Stephenson said. "Doug’s demonstrated leadership in diverse industries, combined with his expertise in financial stewardship in rapidly scaling companies, brings a unique skill set and perspective to the CHA leadership team. We look forward to the impact that Doug will have as we continue the next evolution of CHA’s growth with H.I.G. Capital."
"I'm thrilled to join CHA at such an exciting time in the company's journey," Nelson said. "The company's commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence, and financial strength, as well as their commitment to technical excellence, high-quality outcomes for clients, and a positive employee culture is truly inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at CHA and contributing to the company's continued dynamic growth."
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Nelson holds a Master of Business Administration in finance from Babson College and a Bachelor of Arts in law from the University of Massachusetts. Nelson will succeed Dom Bernardo, who retired after more than 15 years of service as CFO of the firm.
