Chad Costello
About Chad Costello
Chad Costello is the General Counsel at WP Engine with extensive experience in law and software development, specializing in contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate affairs.
Company
Chad Costello is currently serving as the General Counsel at WP Engine. He started this role in October 2015. WP Engine is based in the Austin, Texas area and specializes in providing managed WordPress hosting services, which includes maintenance, security, and support.
Title: General Counsel
Chad Costello holds the title of General Counsel at WP Engine. This role involves overseeing the legal aspects of the company including contracts and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, employment law, corporate affairs, real estate, and licensing matters.
Education and Expertise
Chad Costello has a diverse educational background with degrees in law, business, and economics. He earned his JD from The University of Texas School of Law (2002-2005). He also holds an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business (1997-2000), and a BA in Economics from Hillsdale College (1990-1994). His areas of expertise include contracts and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, employment law, corporate affairs, real estate, and licensing, including Open Source and SaaS.
Professional Background
Chad Costello has extensive experience in law and technology-focused business roles. Prior to his current role, he worked as an In-House Counsel at Spredfast (2014-2015) and Dachis Group (2010-2014). Chad also held an In-House Counsel position at AlterPoint (2006-2009) and worked as an Attorney at Private Practice in Austin, Texas (2009-2010). Early in his career, he served as Sr. Software Development Manager at Fidelity Investments (1995-2002).
Experience with Start-ups
Chad Costello has substantial experience working with early-stage technology start-ups. His work has involved various aspects of business and law, such as guiding companies through financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and other crucial corporate matters. This extensive experience makes him valuable in guiding start-ups through their critical early phases.