Dave Cannata

Dave Cannata (he/him) is the chief financial officer at Plan International USA, an international humanitarian and development organization that that advances children’s right and equality for girls. With more than 85 years of experience, Plan works to transform lives in over 80 countries.

Dave joined Plan in 1994 as director of accounting and was promoted to chief financial officer in 1996. He oversees finance, audits, insurance and risk, and facilities.

Before joining Plan, Dave was an auditor with Price Waterhouse for six years, where he worked on the audits of various financial institutions, manufacturing companies, service companies and non-profit organizations.

Dave has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Bryant University. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Rhode Island and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

He and his wife Beth, a college professor, have two adult sons. Over the years, Dave has volunteered in both local athletics and AAU baseball programs as a coach and in other capacities. He is an avid Boston sports fan who also enjoys collecting sports memorabilia.