Joe Alkire

Joe Alkire has a diverse work experience, beginning in 2004 as a Senior Associate in Real Estate Capital Markets at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Joe then moved on to William Blair in 2006, where they provided in-depth equity research and executed multiple IPOs and secondary equity offerings. In 2010, they joined VF Corporation as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, progressing to roles in Investor Relations and Corporate Development. Most recently, they held the position of COO & CFO at BrüMate before being appointed as the Executive Vice President and CFO at Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Joe Alkire earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business in 2002, with a focus on Accounting, Finance, and International Studies. Joe later obtained an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2010. In 2012, they pursued independent study in Finance at Harvard Business School through an Executive Education program. Additionally, Joe holds certifications including being a former FINRA registered series 7, 63, 86, and 87 through NASD, and they are a Chartered Financial Analyst. Joe was also formerly a licensed Certified Public Accountant, certified by the Illinois Board of Examiners.