Experts

James (Jim) Parchem is an accomplished finance and operations leader with extensive experience across retail, health, wellness, and consumer goods. Currently serving as CFO at Itzy Ritzy, Jim partners with private equity to drive growth and value creation through strategic leadership in carve-outs, acquisitions, divestitures and capital strategies.He brings deep expertise in asset-based lending, working capital optimization, interest rate derivatives, S&OP processes and automation initiatives, along with a strong background in budgeting, pricing strategy and advanced financial modeling. Jim is recognized for his ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence, consistently delivering measurable impact on profitability and efficiency.He holds an MBA in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Operations and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is known for his integrity, growth-minded leadership and ability to build high-performing teams.