Charles Padgett is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Concord Technologies since July 2024, Charles has previously held significant positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at AuthenticID, where innovation in Identity Proofing and Fraud Detection was key. Prior to that, Charles was Chief Financial Officer at NEOLOGY INC, a leader in transportation AI/ML solutions, and Verimatrix, a global player in cybersecurity for streaming media. Additional experience includes founding Cascadia Project Management and serving in executive roles at Kofax, EMC, Captiva Software, and Boeing Technology Ventures. Charles holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and History from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor's in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage.