Nate Gardner
About Nate Gardner
Nate Gardner serves as the Head of Finance, Strategy & Operations at Clozd, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various leadership roles in finance and strategy across multiple companies, including Podium and Bain & Company.
Current Role at Clozd
Nate Gardner serves as the Head of Finance, Strategy & Operations at Clozd, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy and operational efficiency of the organization. His leadership focuses on aligning financial goals with strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve overall performance.
Previous Experience at Clozd
Before his current role, Nate worked at Clozd as the Head of Strategy & Business Operations from 2022 to 2023. During this 11-month tenure, he contributed to the development and execution of strategic initiatives that supported the company's objectives and operational needs.
Career at Bain & Company
Nate Gardner has an extensive background with Bain & Company, where he held multiple roles from 2014 to 2021. He started as an Associate Consultant Intern, progressed to Associate Consultant, and later served as a Senior Associate Consultant in London. His final position was Case Team Leader, where he managed teams and projects to deliver strategic insights to clients.
Educational Background
Nate Gardner earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with a Strategy Emphasis from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2014. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing and Analytics from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2019.
Experience in Sales and Strategy
Nate has held various positions in sales and strategy, including his role as Senior Director of Revenue Strategy and Operations at Podium from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Sr. Director of Expansion Sales and Head of SMS Campaigns GTM at Podium for a brief period in 2022. His experience includes internships in sales strategy and analytics at Pluralsight and investment banking roles at Morgan Stanley and Odeon Capital Group.