Benjamin Chan Appointed Chief Financial Officer
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The Stamford Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Benjamin Chan as Chief Financial Officer of Stamford Public Schools. Chan will begin his tenure with the district on September 8, 2026.
“Mr. Chan’s commitment to public education and his extensive experience in finance and operations made him stand out as a candidate for this critical role,” said Adrian B. Talley, Ed.D., Superintendent of Stamford Public Schools. “He understands the significant financial challenges facing urban school districts and the importance of aligning resources with strategic priorities that support students. I look forward to having his experience and perspective on our leadership team.”
As Chief Financial Officer, Chan will oversee budgeting, finance, and procurement for Stamford Public Schools, as well as student transportation and food service operations.
Chan joins Stamford Public Schools from Great Oaks Charter School in Bridgeport, where he has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2023. He previously served as CFO of the Great Oaks Foundation from 2019 to 2023. In those roles, Chan provided financial leadership in support of the organization’s educational mission and operations.
Prior to entering the education sector, Chan built extensive private-sector experience in finance, strategy, and operations. He oversaw the turnaround, growth, and eventual sale of a New York-based apparel company and began his corporate career as an Engagement Manager with the Strategy Consulting Group at Price Waterhouse.
Chan is also active in his community. He serves as Head of the Finance Committee on the Westport Library Board of Trustees and as Vice President of the Board at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategic Planning from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is fluent in Cantonese.
Chan’s appointment follows a comprehensive, multi-stage search that attracted qualified candidates from both the public and private sectors. Candidates participated in two rounds of interviews with Stamford Public Schools and City of Stamford leaders before Chan was recommended to the Board of Education for appointment.
