Chad Stone
About Chad Stone
Chad Stone serves as the Vice President of Business Transformation & New Frontiers at Breakthru Beverage Group, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance and management, having previously worked in senior roles at Connecticut Distributors, The Charmer Sunbelt Group, and Breakthru Beverage Group.
Current Role at Breakthru Beverage Group
Chad Stone currently serves as Vice President of Business Transformation & New Frontiers at Breakthru Beverage Group. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives aimed at innovation and growth. His role involves leading projects that enhance operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities.
Previous Experience at Breakthru Beverage Group
Before his current role, Chad Stone worked as Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Breakthru Beverage Group from 2016 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on optimizing commercial strategies and improving overall business performance within the organization.
Career Background in Finance
Chad Stone has extensive experience in finance, having served as Executive Vice President, General Manager, and CFO at Connecticut Distributors from 2006 to 2011. He also worked as Corporate Director of Finance at The Charmer Sunbelt Group from 2011 to 2015, where he managed financial operations for the United Division, which included brands like Diageo and Moet Hennessy.
Educational Background
Chad Stone holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005.
Early Career at Deloitte
Chad Stone began his professional career at Deloitte, where he worked as a Senior Accountant in Business Assurance and Advisory Services from 1998 to 2002. This role provided him with foundational experience in financial analysis and consulting, which has informed his subsequent positions in the beverage industry.