Regional Finance Director, Americas

• Jul 2022 - Present

CFO - BHC3.ai and Global Operations FP&A

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

Dual role supporting Baker Global Operations VP responsible for all commercial finance and FPA activities related to global operations and Key Strategic Accounts as well as directly leading BH’s $500MM SaaS business Bakerhughesc3.ai (BHC3). Responsible to support and drive sustainable growth for our BHC3.ai business globally, enforce Compliance, partner with Business leaders to improve revenue, profitability and cash position. Leading all financial planning and analysis for Global Operations and BHC3.ai including monthly operating reviews, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, results/variance analysis, and strategic planning. Show less

CFO - TPS Americas Region

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

As CFO of the Americas Region, I oversee a $2.0B Americas region P&L focused on Turbo Machinery & Process Solutions (TPS) serving Oil & Gas Industry (most senior Finance role in the region). I serve as key strategic partner to the Americas VP to drive business initiatives, profitable growth, FCF conversion and accountability with a focus on meeting customer expectations and increasing shareholder value through margin expansion and cash flow management.Led overall commercial finance and Strategy development for Americas region with a focus on strategic growth in New Energy technology and Services. Show less

CFO - Global Supply Chain Finance, Valves

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

I directed the global supply chain finance function for $800M valve manufacturing business, as we all served as key strategic partner to operations, focused on driving key supply chain finance metrics across 11 global factories and managing a team of 45 supply chain finance professionals directly. Key highlights include: ● Increased visibility to key factory metrics (output, OTD, Productivity, HC, BT, COQ, Inventory, and CapEx) and delivered ~20% operating income growth YoY by developing an operating rhythm to analyze and communicate key metrics up and down value stream. Achieved measurable improvements across various KPI's. ● Developed a strategic roadmap to building a centers of excellence (COE) model for the finance function, focused on leveraging Big Data analytical tools and BI automation. Centralized key operational accounting, financial closing and reporting for all sites, decreasing resources needed and annual cost.● Analyzed the multi-million dollar capital expenditures across factories to ensure focus on productivity projects and clear pay back analysis. Show less

CFO - Jacksonville Supply Chain Finance

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

I was tapped to lead the final setup and completion of Jacksonville Manufacturing facility project in Florida. While in this role, some of my key takeaways include: ● Transformed the facility from startup to stable operations, delivering a substantial revenue generating stable and profitable operations unit with double digit productivity and 60% improvement in operating income in second year.● Built a productivity deck to deliver double digit manufacturing cost productivity two years in a row despite volume reduction and base cost savings of over $10MM. Achieved 33% reduction in the facilities OCPH. ● Hired, trained and developed a new world class supply chain finance team at the new Jacksonville facility. Show less

Supply Chain Finance, Valves Asia Pacific Region

• Jun 2012 - Nov 2016

As a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, I was in charge of all financial operations of the $150M Flow & Process Technologies business in Oil & Gas. I provided controllership oversight over ASEAN legal entities ensuring consistency and compliance with local statutory, US GAAP and tax requirements. Additionally, I successfully led a team of senior analysts, accountants and plant finance managers across Asia Pacific region. This was a highly matrixed role requiring strong relationship management and enormous engagement and influencing within and outside the finance function. Key takeaways include:● Spearheaded the Aftermarket Centre set up, expansion, and co-location in Singapore. Grew the aftermarket business 15% CAGR in last 3 years in partnership with MD and Sales Director.● Championed the turnaround and sustainable change to operations and processes across Asia plants to increase and improve profitability 6% per year and enhance time execution up to 85% on average.● Decreased past due receivables and optimized inventory levels across all entities in Asia Pacific resulting in nearly substantial incremental cash (10% growth in CFOA per year for last 2 years). Show less

Senior Product Controller - Financial Services

• Jan 2009 - May 2012

Integral role in a centralized accounting and reporting structure to drive controllership and compliance in $9.5B GE Consumer Financial Services business including full responsibility of month-end/quarter-end and year-end closing and reporting process. Provided strong technical accounting expertise to business projects and support on business dispositions. Led and developed the US GAAP reporting team of 4 accountants to serve as business partners and to meet the needs of a changing regulatory and business environment.Prepared and managed the financial accounting and reporting for quarterly and year end management reporting as well as all Balance sheet schedule submissions to HQ to be incorporated in SEC 10-Q and 10-K filings.• Successfully directed the 2010 annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance review project for $16B GE Capital ANZ Business, ensuring risks and internal control deficiencies identified and mitigated were signed off by business and GE Asia Controller.• Directed the systemic transfer and restructure of all GE Home Loans ledger balances to a new legal entity to facilitate sale of business, ensuring compliance. Investigated and corrected 140+ intercompany account errors and established a new policy & process for accounting for divestures.• Simplified and automated processes to reduce unnecessary P&L variations within the year, resulting in reduced time spent on closing and better account reconciliation control due to elimination of manual journals.• Handpicked by CFO to be the GE Opinion Survey (GEOS) Leader for Finance Function in 2011, including setting vision, roadmap and execution of key initiatives to improve employee morale and culture. Drove an increase of ~10 points in employee satisfaction scores with a particular focus on career development and collaboration in finance. Show less

Financial Management Program Associate

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

I completed an intensive 2-year leadership development program, a highly selective and elite program with ~50 candidates chosen from top universities worldwide, led by senior GE professionals committed to developing world-class financial leaders. Assignments focused on Controllership, Simplification, FP&A, Productivity, Reporting, and Integration.

Additional Accomplishments

• 2006 - 2007

Successfully completed 1 month Audit Leadership Program in Mexico City - Auditing Mabe JV: Selected as part of Corporate Audit Staff pilot programs designed to give on the job exposure to Top Talent individuals in international assignments outside their work area. GE Financial Management Program and Baker Hughes Aspire Program Instructor & Recruiter. Instructor for Supply Chain Finance courses for GE's FMP and Baker Hughes Aspire program candidates, providing in class room training and mentoring. Active participant as recruiter for GE's premier Graduate Leadership program in Singapore, Australia and US. Show less