Nathan Lord is a CFO Consultant at Amplēo who focuses on emerging and middle-market Consumer Packaged Goods companies that need to start or scale an online or brick-and-mortar business.
Before joining Amplēo, Nate was the CFO of Kodiak Cakes, leading it through its 2021 acquisition by L Catterton. Most recently, Nate was the CFO of Goodles, an L. Catterton-backed food company. At both companies he was pivotal in consummating equity transactions, serving as a key executive team member, working with the board of directors and private equity sponsors, and formulating business & financial strategies to drive superior outcomes. Before becoming a CFO, Nate worked in an operating role at a seed fund, functioning as the finance leader of several portfolio companies in the CPG, SaaS, and Energy sectors. Nate started his career in public accounting.
Fun Facts/Hobbies
- Enjoys weight training, water sports, tennis, and nutrition
- Finds purpose in life through college football
- Loves the entire food chain, from raising to braising
Education/Certificates
- Master’s in Accounting from The University of Utah
- Bachelor’s in Accounting from Brigham Young University
- Inactive CPA (license lapsed)