Douglas Olds
About Douglas Olds
Douglas Olds is the Chief Financial Officer at Atlas, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance, having held leadership roles at various companies, including EPAY Systems and Nuestro Queso, LLC.
Work at Atlas
Douglas Olds has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Atlas since 2021. In this role, he has executed Letters of Intent (LOIs) and conducted due diligence for two international acquisition targets. His focus includes managing global teams and implementing new ERP systems to enhance operational efficiencies. His tenure at Atlas has been marked by strategic financial oversight and leadership.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Atlas, Douglas Olds held several significant positions in finance. He was the Chief Financial Officer at EPAY Systems from 2015 to 2020, where he contributed to financial strategy in Chicago, IL. He also worked as a Consultant at Patina - A Korn Ferry Company for nine months in 2021. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer and Owner at InnLink, LLC from 2010 to 2011, and served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Nuestro Queso, LLC from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Olds earned his MBA in Finance and Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, completing his studies from 1999 to 2001. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
Douglas Olds began his career as a Project Engineer at Caltex KSA, where he worked from 1994 to 1999 in Dallas, TX, and Thailand. His engineering background laid the foundation for his analytical skills and project management capabilities. He later transitioned to finance, where he developed a strong track record in investment banking and transaction operations, notably serving as Vice President at Jordan, Knauff & Company from 2001 to 2009.
Achievements in Business Transformation
Douglas Olds has successfully completed a business transformation and exit of an HR Tech SaaS company to a $35 billion private equity-backed strategic buyer. He has also formed a strategic and financial advisory firm and launched two startups, including a European-based logistics company and a US-based consumer packaged food import/export/distribution company. His experience includes scaling global finance and accounting departments in tech-enabled services companies.