Ed Salay
About Ed Salay
Ed Salay serves as the Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at Copado, having previously held key financial roles at various companies including Ford Motor Co, Applied Biosystems, and VoiceBase.
Current Role at Copado
Ed Salay serves as the Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at Copado, a role he has held since 2024. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. His leadership contributes to the strategic financial planning and management of the company.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Ed Salay held several key finance roles. He served as Chief Financial Officer at VoiceBase, Inc. from 2019 to 2022, where he raised $30 million and implemented a successful go-to-market strategy. He was also CFO at Sail Internet from 2022 to 2024 and at Jobscience from 2017 to 2018, where he played a crucial role in closing a significant sale shortly after signing a letter of intent.
Career at Ford Motor Company
Ed Salay began his career at Ford Motor Company, where he worked from 1994 to 2000. He held positions as Senior Financial Analyst and Assistant Controller at the Kansas City Assembly Plant. His tenure at Ford provided him with foundational experience in financial analysis and corporate finance.
Education and Qualifications
Ed Salay holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Michigan, where he studied Finance, Strategy, and International Business. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. His educational background supports his extensive career in finance and corporate management.
Achievements in Financial Leadership
Throughout his career, Ed Salay has achieved significant milestones in financial leadership. At Applied Biosystems, he grew a division from a 50-person startup to a 300-person operation generating $100 million in revenue within 2.5 years. He also developed a subscription revenue business model that contributed to the company's growth.