Ali Firoozi
Ali Firoozi
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer | The PAC Group
An accomplished figure in the finance industry, Ali Firoozi has been active as the chief financial officer and chief administrative officer at The PAC Group since 2014. In this capacity, he manages finance, accounting, administrative work, human resources, and account acquisition. Among his numerous responsibilities, he negotiates larger contracts with clients, reviews all financial reporting, is responsible for the company’s strategic financial plan, oversees the budget cycle, ensures quarterly reports are completed, trains the financial planning analysis team, manages the IT team, and reports to other senior leaders.
Mr. Firoozi’s impact on The PAC Group has been significant since he arrived, from substantial growth of the company—with clients becoming the largest customers in the world, such as Amazon, Ford, and General Motors—to leading its technology revolution by upgrading virtually every system it has, including travel, expense management, accounting, finance, and the overall internal process and procedure.
Backed by a diverse educational history, Mr. Firoozi earned a bachelor’s degree in international finance and pre-law from Loyola Marymount University between 1997 and 2001, while serving as a financial center manager at Washington Mutual Bank, where he launched his career and was active for more than a decade. He additionally pursued a Master of Business Administration, with a focus on business administration and finance, at California State University, Northridge, from 2005 to 2007. Prior to his hiring at The PAC Group, he excelled as a vice president and financial center manager at JPMorgan Chase from 2008 to 2011 and as a financial center manager at Logix Federal Credit Union from 2011 to 2014. In the midst of his professional endeavors, he earned a certification from ExecRank’s Financial Oversight Advisory Council in 2016 and completed a program at the CFA Institute, obtaining a Chartered Financial Analyst qualification in accounting and finance from 2017 to 2021.
Looking ahead, Mr. Firoozi aspires to leave a lasting legacy and a culture of paying it forward at the company. He hopes to make a lasting, altruistic impact on the team and lead the company, enabling it to triple in size over the next five to seven years. Additionally, he wants to start a financial literacy nonprofit and teach at a university. To those aspiring to enter his field, he encouraged, “Don’t give up…One day, you may be in a position to influence others…it’s important to have a clear plan for how you’ll act, lead, treat those around you, help them grow…Use each interaction as an opportunity to shape who you want to become in the future, envisioning a clear image of the person you aspire to be, and work toward developing that version as your career progresses.”
Press Release
Ali Firoozi Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for Transformational Leadership in Finance and Strategic Administration
WOODLAND HILLS, CA, December 17, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Marquis Who’s Who has officially recognized Ali Firoozi, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of The PAC Group, for his distinguished contributions to the fields of finance, strategy, and organizational leadership.
Recently featured on a 22-story Times Square digital display, viewed by more than 1.5 million people daily, Mr. Firoozi joins an exclusive group of professionals honored for their sustained excellence, innovation, and influence in their industries.
Transformational Leadership at The PAC Group
Since joining The PAC Group in 2014, Mr. Firoozi has played a central role in modernizing the company’s financial and administrative infrastructure, guiding its global growth, and embedding a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
In his dual role as CFO and CAO, he oversees international finance, accounting, IT, and administrative operations across multiple continents. He leads strategic financial planning, manages capital relationships, directs foreign exchange and operational risk management, and negotiates major global contracts.
Under his leadership, PAC executed a comprehensive technology transformation that modernized its travel, expense management, accounting, and reporting systems—positioning the company for sustainable, data-driven growth.
Developing People and Purpose
Mr. Firoozi’s leadership philosophy centers on building both capability and character. He established a leadership development program to cultivate future executives, launched an AI task force to guide responsible technology adoption, and spearheaded a philanthropic initiative supporting organizations such as World Central Kitchen.
“The greatest success I can hope for is the kind built on the success of the people I care for and invest in around me,” says Mr. Firoozi.
This values-based approach—balancing data-driven rigor with human empathy—has helped The PAC Group secure contracts with several of the world’s largest automotive and technology companies.
Career Foundations in Finance
Before joining The PAC Group, Mr. Firoozi held leadership roles in major financial institutions. He served as a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase from 2008 to 2011 following 11 years with Washington Mutual Bank, where he advanced to Vice President and Financial Center Manager. He later joined Logix Federal Credit Union as a Financial Center Manager, where he led branch operations, staff development, and new-build implementations.
These formative experiences built the operational discipline and client-focused perspective that underpin his strategic leadership today.
Education, Credentials, and Community Engagement
Mr. Firoozi holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Finance and Pre-Law from Loyola Marymount University and an MBA in Finance from California State University, Northridge. He is currently a CFA candidate and has completed certification from ExecRank’s Financial Oversight Advisory Council, underscoring his commitment to governance excellence.
A member of the Forbes Finance Council and the CFO Leadership Council in both Los Angeles and Detroit, Mr. Firoozi is also an active mentor through Everwise (now Torch) and a supporter of civic and philanthropic initiatives in his community.
Vision for the Future
Known for his composure under pressure and his focus on long-term development, Mr. Firoozi plans to continue scaling The PAC Group’s global impact while embedding a deeper culture of mentorship and social contribution. His long-term goals include founding a financial literacy nonprofit and teaching at the university level—helping the next generation of leaders pair technical skill with ethical leadership.
About Ali Firoozi
Ali Firoozi serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of The PAC Group, a leading international project management and engineering consultancy headquartered in Troy, Michigan. With more than two decades of leadership in finance, administration, and operational strategy, he is recognized for driving innovation, advancing responsible technology use, and fostering purpose-driven leadership cultures across global organizations.
