Kelly S. Shugrue, MBA
About Kelly S. Shugrue, MBA
Kelly S. Shugrue, MBA, is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the Manager of Global Credit Cards and Travel and Expense at Poly. With a strong background in accounts payable and credit card administration, Shugrue has held various managerial roles at IHS and other organizations over the past two decades.
Current Role at Poly
Kelly S. Shugrue currently serves as the Manager of Global Credit Cards and Travel and Expense at Poly. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management of financial processes related to credit cards and travel expenses. Her role is based in Santa Cruz, California, where she oversees global operations in this area.
Previous Experience at IHS
Shugrue has extensive experience at IHS, where she worked in various roles from 2012 to 2019. She began as the Global Integration Process Manager for Accounts Payable, followed by a promotion to Senior Manager of Accounts Payable and Credit Card Administration. Her final role at IHS was as Associate Director for Concur and Global Credit Cards, where she worked remotely from 2017 to 2019.
Educational Background
Kelly S. Shugrue earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Maryland University College, studying from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from the University of Baltimore, completing her studies from 2005 to 2007.
Career History in Accounts Payable
Shugrue has a solid background in accounts payable, having worked in various supervisory roles. She served as Accounts Payable Supervisor at The Charmer Sunbelt Group from 2003 to 2007, and at Under Armour from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as an Accounts Payable Supervisor at American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC for eight months in 2012.
Experience in Cost Accounting
In her early career, Kelly S. Shugrue worked as a Cost Accountant for the US Fish and Wildlife through Robert Half International's SPS Program. This role lasted from 2011 to 2012 and provided her with valuable experience in cost management and financial analysis.