Herman Cueto
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
CPA (NJ Board of Accountancy)
Experience
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Azenta Life Sciences
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Oct 2023 - Present
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BD
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President Finance, Segments / Regions / BP&A / Operations
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2023
Promoted to SVP Finance – Segments, Regions, BP&A and Operations in Jun. 2021, this newly created role provides a second in command for the CFO and enables stronger corporate finance partnership to executive leadership team.
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Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer BD Medical Segment, and Operations Finance
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Promoted to CFO of BD’s largest operating segment in January 2021. Continue with finance functional responsibility for Operations and Global Supply Chain. Key member of BD Operating Committee who regularly presents on key initiatives. Closely partners with Investor Relations.
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Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer BD Interventional Segment and Operations Finance
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
Role expanded in late 2019 to help Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) develop and execute their strategy for the next phase of value creation. Worked closely with ISC leadership to create executable plans to reduce complexity within BD’s architecture and product offerings. Continue to be a key member of BD Operating Committee and continue to work closely with Investor Relations.
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Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, BD Interventional
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Dec 2017 - Oct 2019
Pre-acquisition appointment to define and implement global cross functional integration strategy for newly established BD Interventional business. Key member of BD Operating Committee providing insight to the CEO, CFO, and President. Work closely with Investor Relations to provide quarterly updates and guide future results. Led legacy Bard global team through transition and integration from Bard into BD.
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CR Bard
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President & Group CFO
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2017
Promoted to Group Controller in July 2013, and in February 2015 to Vice President and Group Controller. Supported corporate leadership team in defining strategic direction for $1.3B US and international business units. Served on corporate Operating Review Committee providing business insight to Senior Leadership, drove acquisitions and integrations, and led finance rotational program to develop and mentor next generation leaders.
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Vice President & Division CFO, Japan, Latin America, European Emerging Markets and Asia
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
Promoted to Controller of Bard Japan Division in January 2011 and in April 2012 to Vice President and Controller of Latin America, European Emerging Markets and Asia. Responsible for building out strategy and infrastructure for developed and emerging international markets. Served as senior leadership team advisor on business and financial issues for $250M Japanese and $400M emerging markets business units. Led annual financial budget and monthly forecasting process which included modeling… Show more Promoted to Controller of Bard Japan Division in January 2011 and in April 2012 to Vice President and Controller of Latin America, European Emerging Markets and Asia. Responsible for building out strategy and infrastructure for developed and emerging international markets. Served as senior leadership team advisor on business and financial issues for $250M Japanese and $400M emerging markets business units. Led annual financial budget and monthly forecasting process which included modeling sales, cost/expenses, and headcount. Also led senior leadership through monthly reviews of financial and business updates. During this time, played a key role in divesting Bard's Electrophysiology business.
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Plant Controller, Bard Puerto Rico, Bard Productos and Bard Brachytherapy
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Mar 2006 - Jan 2011
Served as Controller for manufacturing facilities in Humacao, PR (2008 – 2011), Nogales, Mexico (2007 – 2008), and Carol Stream, IL (2006 – 2007), driving initiatives to improve month end close and financial reporting. Partnered with suppliers to drive down material costs, worked with plant leadership to find ways to leverage fixed overhead driving overall production costs lower. Prepared monthly forecasts and annual budgets, standardized cost models, and presented monthly financial results and… Show more Served as Controller for manufacturing facilities in Humacao, PR (2008 – 2011), Nogales, Mexico (2007 – 2008), and Carol Stream, IL (2006 – 2007), driving initiatives to improve month end close and financial reporting. Partnered with suppliers to drive down material costs, worked with plant leadership to find ways to leverage fixed overhead driving overall production costs lower. Prepared monthly forecasts and annual budgets, standardized cost models, and presented monthly financial results and annual budget to corporate finance and operations executives. Directed IT department and HR operations.
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Accounting Manager, Bard Japan Division
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Jun 2004 - Mar 2006
Managed operations for Japan accounting organization, overseeing month-end close and ensuring GAAP compliance. Led internal, external auditors through document walkthroughs and drove JD Edwards ERP system roll out.
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LabVantage Solutions, Inc
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Global Financial Planning and Analysis
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May 2001 - Jun 2004
Managed all accounting functions including FP&A and Financial Reporting. Orchestrated month-end close, including multi-currency balance sheet and income statement consolidation. Originally hired as Accounting Manager, promoted to Manager of Global Financial Planning and Analysis. Managed all accounting functions including FP&A and Financial Reporting. Orchestrated month-end close, including multi-currency balance sheet and income statement consolidation. Originally hired as Accounting Manager, promoted to Manager of Global Financial Planning and Analysis.
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HRSoft, LLC
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Morristown, NJ
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Assistant Controller
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Nov 1998 - May 2001
Managed accounting functions, coordinated annual audit, and prepared sales and use tax returns for 15 states. Originally hired as Senior Accountant, promoted to Assistant Controller. Managed accounting functions, coordinated annual audit, and prepared sales and use tax returns for 15 states. Originally hired as Senior Accountant, promoted to Assistant Controller.
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American Select Warehousing and Distribution Corporation
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Staff Internal Auditor
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Sep 1996 - Nov 1998
Audit associate, workpaper preparation, physical inventories Audit associate, workpaper preparation, physical inventories
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Education
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Seton Hall University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master’s Degree -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting