Brian Nwokedi

Finance and Operations Executive in eCommerce and CPG

Brian U. Nwokedi is an experienced business executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Elements Brands, a company based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.1

Professional Experience

Nwokedi has been with Elements Brands since April 2017, initially joining as the Director of Finance & Operations before being promoted to his current role of COO/CFO in July 2019.1 In his current position, he plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and sustainable growth for the rapidly scaling company.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

As COO/CFO at Elements Brands, Nwokedi's responsibilities include:

Overseeing financial and operational aspects of the company
Guiding the team through effective management practices
Expanding the team from 9 to over 50 professionals
Providing strategic direction to various business functions
Generating sufficient cash flow to secure future success
Serving as Integrator within the EOS system
Leading organization-wide strategic planning
Overseeing finance, accounting, supply chain, logistics, HR, and legal teams1

Professional Background

Prior to his tenure at Elements Brands, Nwokedi held positions at other notable companies:

Harris Teeter: Director of Finance & Analysis
Belk: Digital Planner for the Shoes, Beauty, Handbags, and Accessories Omnichannel business unit1

Expertise and Skills

Nwokedi has nearly two decades of experience and comprehensive training in finance, business operations, and retail. His expertise includes:

Understanding the impact of digital disruption on businesses
Guiding companies in omnichannel strategies across B2B and DTC channels
Building financial and operational infrastructures for high-growth companies
Instilling operational discipline in rapidly expanding organizations1

Brian U. Nwokedi's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/briannwokedi, where more details about his professional experience and accomplishments are available.1

Experience

COO/CFO at Elements Brands (July 2019 - Present)

Director of Finance & Operations at Elements Brands, Director of Finance & Analysis at Harris Teeter, Digital Planner at Belk, Lead Financial Analyst at Target, Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche

Education

MBA in General Management from University of Virginia Darden School of Business (2010 - 2012), B.A. in Economics-Accounting-Psychology from Claremont McKenna College (2002 - 2006)