Sted Dowd
About Sted Dowd
Sted Dowd is the Vice President of Strategy at Clear Ballot Group, where he has worked since 2024. He has held previous positions at Oracle, Kroll Bond Rating Agency, and Beemok Capital, and he holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a BSBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Current Role at Clear Ballot Group
Sted Dowd serves as the Vice President of Strategy at Clear Ballot Group, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he focuses on strategic initiatives that drive the company's growth and innovation in the voting technology sector.
Previous Experience at Beemok Capital
Before joining Clear Ballot Group, Sted Dowd worked at Beemok Capital as Vice President from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Beemok Capital was based in Charleston, South Carolina. In this role, he contributed to the firm’s investment strategies and operational efficiencies.
Experience at Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Sted Dowd was the Managing Director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. (KBRA) from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in this role, he was based in New York City and was responsible for overseeing various aspects of credit ratings and risk assessments.
Tenure at Oracle
From 2012 to 2015, Sted Dowd held the position of Senior Director of Global Accounts at Oracle. His three-year tenure involved managing key client relationships and driving strategic initiatives within the organization.
Educational Background
Sted Dowd earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, studying from 1983 to 1986.