Joseph Wade

Joseph Wade

Principal

Joseph Wade is a senior leader in Palm Tree’s Operations Advisory practice, specializing in process reengineering, data-driven decision-making, and technology integration to enhance operational efficiency and drive lasting improvements.

With deep expertise in operational leadership, Joseph has a proven track record in process optimization, carve-out execution, and post-merger integration. He brings extensive experience in transforming business operations through strategic initiatives that enhance performance and scalability.

Before joining Palm Tree, Joseph led process and system improvement efforts across finance and operations at MRV Communications. Prior to that, he spent two decades at Technicolor, holding various leadership roles in business process optimization and executive management, including serving as Head of Film Manufacturing.

Joseph holds a B.A. from Wright State University and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

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Derek Alderton

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Clayton Grindle

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Mitchel Nakken

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Joseph Wade

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Careers with Palm Tree

We have select positions available at all levels of our organization. Contact us for a confidential discussion about joining a firm that L.A. Business Journal named among L.A.'s most influential M&A advisors.

Exposure to projects and opportunities to work closely with clients offers Palm Tree employees lateral and progressive advancement inside the firm.

We currently have positions available within the organization for employees of top accounting and consulting firms and for recent graduates.