Finalist, Non-Public Company: Patrick Carney, Clase Azul


Clase Azul, the luxury spirits brand known for its high-quality tequilas and mezcal, has seen exponential growth over the past five years. One of the keys to its success has been the financial strategy overseen by CFO Patrick Carney.

Carney joined Clase Azul in 2015 and has been instrumental in raising capital to support the company’s growth and helping to manage tax and estate planning for the company’s ownership.

“I had met the owners a number of years prior, but in 2015 they approached…

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