Eva Nodine, CPA
Chief Executive Officer, Purdue Global
4:45 A.M.: Wake up. My day starts early — before the sun is up. I value this quiet time to get ahead of the day and ease into what’s ahead.
5 A.M.: I head to my home gym for a workout. It’s a consistent part of my routine and helps me start the day focused and energized.
5:45 A.M.: I take our two dogs, Maggie and Lucy, out. It’s a simple part of the morning, but one I enjoy. It gives me a few calm moments before things get busy.
6 A.M.: I make my morning coffee and catch up on emails from the night before. Sometimes, if I don’t have any, I will read.
6:30 A.M.: I get breakfast started, and get my two sons up and moving for school. Mornings are full, but they’re an important time for us to connect before the day begins. I make breakfast and lunch for them every morning to be sure they are well fed and ready for school and sports!
I enjoy connecting the dots across the organization and helping turn big ideas into practical, actionable plans that improve student outcomes.
8 A.M.: After dropping the boys off at school, I head into the office. The drive gives me a chance to mentally map out priorities for the day.
9 A.M.: I start the workday by meeting with my executive assistant to review my schedule, align on priorities and make sure I’m prepared for everything ahead during the upcoming week.
10 A.M.: Finance check-in. As an accountant and a previous CFO, this is my favorite meeting of the day! I meet with my finance director to review updates, discuss key initiatives and stay closely connected to the organization’s financial health. It’s budget time for the University and so we spend a majority of our meeting on budget assumptions for revenue and expenses.
10:30 A.M.: Strategic planning session. I meet with a facilitator to prepare for an upcoming leadership offsite. These conversations are focused on shaping strategy and ensuring we translate ideas into clear, actionable plans. Having the right partner will make the strategy session more effective and set us up for future success.
11 A.M.: During my mid-morning downtime, I take time to write down key takeaways and action items from the morning’s meetings to ensure nothing gets lost and momentum continues.
11:30 A.M.: Time for lunch! I take a short break to reset and recharge before the afternoon. Today I took a walk to enjoy the sunshine!
12:30 P.M.: I prepare for our weekly leadership team meeting, reviewing materials and aligning on the key topics we need to address.
1 P.M.: I meet with our leadership team to align on priorities, discuss progress and ensure we’re moving forward on our strategic goals.
3 P.M.: I take a few minutes to reset, review notes and prepare for my next meeting.
3:30 P.M.: Meet with Purdue University President Mung Chiang. We discuss high-level strategy, key initiatives and organizational priorities.
4:30 P.M.: I spend time closing out the day — responding to emails, following up on action items and setting priorities for tomorrow.
A background in accounting or finance opens more doors than you might expect — it’s a foundation for leadership, not just a career path.
5 P.M.: Mom time. I pick up my sons from track practice and shift my focus from work to family.
5:30 P.M.: We’re home and transitioning into the evening routine after a full day. I take the time to cook a healthy dinner to prepare us for the practices ahead of us.
6 P.M.: We sit down together for dinner and take time to reconnect as a family.
6:45 P.M.: Head out the door again for evening activities. Baseball season is in full swing and we spend the next few hours at practice.
7 P.M.: I spend time supporting my youngest son at baseball practice. It’s a great way to stay involved and unwind from the day. During his practice I take the time to squeeze in a run and do some reading.
9:15 P.M.: We’re back home, wrapping up homework and settling in for the night.
10 P.M.: I like to end the day by reading fiction — it’s a great way to unplug, slow down and shift gears after a full day.
10:30 P.M.: Lights out! I aim to be in bed by 10:30 p.m. to recharge for the next day.
Purdue Pete surprises Eva following her appointment as
Purdue Global CEO in February 2026.
Receiving the INCPAS Women to Watch award at CPA Celebration 2025
with sons Ethan (left) and Henry (right).
Eva speaks at Purdue Global’s October 2025 commencement ceremony.
Eva with her sons.
Name: Eva Nodine, CPA
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Purdue Global
Company Size: 3,300
Most Interesting Thing About What You Do: No two days are the same. As CEO, I move between strategy, operations, finance and people leadership—often within the same hour. What I enjoy most is connecting the dots across the organization and helping turn big ideas into practical, actionable plans that improve student outcomes.
Previous Positions: CFO and COO, Purdue Global; vice president, deputy CFO and assistant treasurer at Purdue University; senior director of financial planning and analysis, director of general ledger transformation, and director of benefits. Also served as Purdue Global’s treasurer from 2021–24.
Alma Mater: Purdue University – MBA, Daniels School of Business (2018); Franklin University (Ohio) – bachelor’s degree in forensic accounting and accounting (2008).
INCPAS Involvement: Women to Watch Award (2025); Leadership Cabinet (2015–17); Emerging Leaders (2012–14)
When I’m Not at Work
Family: Sons Henry and Ethan
Pets: Dogs Maggie and Lucy
Hobbies: Exercising, reading (anything!), sons’ activities. I’m an early riser and prioritize exercise — it’s how I start my day with energy and focus. Outside of work, most of my time is spent supporting my kids’ activities, reading, traveling and staying active.
Other Memberships/Community Involvement: Mentoring at Purdue and Purdue Global, Doster Leadership Conference through Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business; Board member for McCutcheon Youth Baseball.
Advice
Advice for Students Considering the Profession: Stay curious and say yes to opportunities that expand your skill set. A background in accounting or finance opens more doors than you might expect — it’s a foundation for leadership, not just a career path.
Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: Focus on progress, not perfection. You don’t need to have every answer — what matters is moving forward, learning quickly and surrounding yourself with great people.
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