Cody Donnan

Cody Donnan

Cody Donnan

Chief Finance Officer

Spire

Speaking at

Tuesday 20 October, 15:40 - 16:15

Liability Without Borders: Who Pays When Open Finance Breaks?

Biography

Cody Donnan is Chief Financial Officer at Spire, the payments company behind the first merchant-branded ACH payment option usable through both physical and digital cards. Over more than two decades, he has built a career spanning financial analysis, team building, strategic management, and investment, moving fluidly between operating and principal roles. Before Spire, Cody was a Partner at Scout Management Partners, overseeing a portfolio spanning surface solutions, energy, and materials ventures, and earlier held senior investment roles at Fortress Investment Group and Mount Kellett Capital. His background also includes leading investment management and structured finance for Goldman Sachs Realty Japan in Tokyo, and a decade at Archon Group across acquisitions and the executive office. Cody holds degrees from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. Known for identifying overlooked opportunities and executing with precision, he brings a hands-on, builder's perspective on financial leadership to a fast-scaling payments business