SIPA Executive Director Finalist Public Disclosure
September 11, 2020
The SIPA Board of Directors Search Committee recommends Ajay Bagal as finalist for Executive Director
Ajay Bagal has over 20 years of executive leadership experience with expertise in strategic planning, board operations, technology optimization, operations management, organizational development, corporate governance, vendor management, customer experience, and fiscal discipline. He has led the operations of transaction-intensive businesses within the construction project management, staffing, and financial services spaces and is experienced in leveraging technology solutions to significantly improve service quality, reduce operational inefficiencies, and decrease ongoing expenses. In addition, Ajay has led several platform integrations, business process transformations, and leadership development engagements. Some of his past clients and partnerships include Global 1000 companies, technology startups, small and mid-sized businesses, economic development authorities, private equity firms, and nonprofit organizations.
Ajay has lived in Colorado for 18 years and is proud to call Colorado his permanent home. He is dedicated to improving the lives of all Coloradoans through public service. His commitment to maintaining and building trust is a core value and at the foundation of his diverse professional and social relationships. In his free time, Ajay enjoys volunteering and fundraising for local causes, being outdoors with his family, coaching his son’s YMCA basketball team, and cheering on his daughter’s Colorado Rapids soccer team.
Ajay holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston University and a master’s degree in Management and Organization from the University of Colorado. He also completed a Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.
All Candidates and Current Employees Exemplify the SIPA Culture:
- Internalize the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the organization.
- Understand the policies and procedures of the organization.
- Be respectful of all SIPA staff, Board members, customers, colleagues, and strategic partners.
- Maintain working hours consistent with normal business hours Monday through Friday.
- Maintain working relationships with everyone necessary to advance SIPA’s mission and objective.
- Demonstrate a high level of ethical standards at all times.
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