Craig Newfield
About Craig Newfield
Craig Newfield is the Chief Legal Officer at Coupa Software with extensive experience in legal services, governance, and risk management.
Title at Coupa Software
Craig Newfield currently holds the position of Chief Legal Officer at Coupa Software. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's legal matters, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing risk, and leading the legal team. His tenure at Coupa Software began in 2024, and he operates out of the Greater Boston area. His extensive background in legal counsel and governance positions him as a valuable asset to the company.
Previous Legal Roles
Craig Newfield has a broad range of experience in legal counsel roles across multiple companies. He served as Interim / Associate General Counsel at On Belay Health Solutions from 2023 to 2024 in Boston. Prior to that, he was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Dynatrace from 2017 to 2022. His earlier roles include SVP & General Counsel at Progress Software from 2011 to 2012, and V.P. & General Counsel at Acronis from 2010 to 2011. He also served at AMICAS, Inc. as V.P. & General Counsel from 2009 to 2010, Gomez, Inc. from 2007 to 2008, and IBM as Counsel, Tivoli Maximo from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Craig Newfield's educational background includes a JD in Corporate Law from Boston College Law School (1983-1986), an SM in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management (1984-1990), and a BS in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1978-1982). His expertise spans governance and risk management, complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, capital formation and restructuring, regulatory compliance, insurance, business contracts, intellectual property, and human resources.
Legal Consulting and Interim Roles
In 2013, Craig Newfield provided a range of legal services on an interim and part-time basis in Greater Boston. He served as the Interim General Counsel & Legal Consultant for several organizations, ensuring their compliance and managing their legal obligations. Additionally, he worked as the Assistant Director at the Office of Sponsored Programs at MIT from 2013 to 2017. His experience in these roles further enriches his comprehensive legal skill set.
Professional Achievements
Craig Newfield has significantly contributed to the success and sale of three companies through public-to-public transactions. He has a noteworthy track record of never suffering an adverse judgment or paying material settlement amounts in disputes and litigation. His ability to navigate complex legal environments and ensure favorable outcomes for his organizations underscores his deep expertise and commitment to excellence in the field.