Speakers

Gary Ennis is the CFO/Finance Director for Google Cloud Americas, overseeing the North America and Latin America Go-to-Market teams. He is responsible for spearheading revenue growth and P&L performance, driving optimal deals for both Google and its customers, and ensuring the development of a sustainable business model for the long term.

Gary’s team is responsible for a wide range of financial activities, including business insights, forecasting, long-range planning, P&L optimization, cost management, growth strategies, compliance, deal-making, pipeline management, and customer investments.

Gary is passionate about leveraging Google’s cutting-edge technology and utilizes AI daily to enhance productivity. He is a strong advocate for the importance of storytelling in finance, emphasizing its role in driving action and facilitating understanding.

With several years of experience in scaling cloud businesses, Gary has played a key role in Google Cloud’s growth, moving from an annual run rate of $23 billion to $45 billion, and its transition from a loss-making entity to one with high-teens operating margins. During his tenure at Microsoft, he supported the Enterprise team in shifting from legacy on-premise solutions to establishing Office 365 and Azure as global powerhouses.

In his previous role at Microsoft, Gary led the Revenue and Gross Margin Team, overseeing current analytics, forward-looking forecasting and planning, and collaborating with investor relations to develop a comprehensive earnings narrative, including guidance for Wall Street. The team analyzed the company’s financial results, P&L, business insights, strategic planning, Bookings & RPO, forecasting, external guidance to Wall Street, gross margin trends, resource allocation, board of directors’ materials, partnership with Investor relations, quarterly earnings, and external KPIs.

Earlier in his career at Microsoft, Gary led the Enterprise sales & marketing finance team, driving financial strategy for sales & marketing, and served as the controller of the Ireland sales subsidiary. Prior to Microsoft, he was the CFO of a Dublin-based tech startup called Buytel and began his career with KPMG. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College Dublin and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CPA).

Carla Aranda is a transformative finance leader who advocates for the “discipline of subtraction” to drive organizational excellence. With over 25 years of experience, she has established a reputation as a “Chief Simplifier,” dismantling legacy complexities to reclaim focus for business-critical objectives and sustainable growth. Throughout her tenure at leading global corporations, Carla has ushered in new economic directions by leveraging emergent technology and modern operational infrastructures. She is a firm believer in the power of digital transformation to automate the routine and illuminate the strategy, allowing finance teams to pivot from reporting to high-impact partnership. Her international perspective is rooted in having lived and worked in the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, a foundation that enabled her to successfully lead global finance operations. Fluent in four languages, Carla is dedicated to fostering diverse, multicultural teams that are as adaptable as they are high-performing and remains committed to empowering the next generation of finance leaders.

Ms. Chandrashekar joined News Corp as Chief Financial Officer in January 2025. She previously served as a Director of the Board of Diageo PLC and Chief Financial Officer of Diageo between July 2021 and September 2024, where she led the company through a period of accelerated growth and spearheaded the company’s global digital transformation program.

Prior to Diageo, she held numerous senior positions at blue chip consumer facing companies, Procter & Gamble and Mondelēz.

Ms. Chandrashekar is a graduate of Mount Carmel College and earned her Masters of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore.

Craig Spargimino is a senior finance, operations, and strategy executive recognized for driving enterprise transformation and delivering more than $1B in value creation across the healthcare ecosystem. As Executive Director & CFO at CVS Health, he oversees finance for Facilities, Enterprise Marketing, Medical Affairs, Strategy, Technology (Customer Experience), the Office of the Chairman, and CVS Ventures—ensuring disciplined investment, operational rigor, and sustained enterprise performance.

A key architect of the multi-year FP&A Modernization Strategy, Craig leads initiatives that automate management reporting, utilize AI, strengthen performance management, and advance new value-creation models. Previously, he launched the Global Value Realization Office, aligning more than 30 businesses and 575 colleagues to execute high-impact programs in cost transformation, operational efficiency, and business model innovation.

Craig has also held roles shaping strategic and operational infrastructure for emerging healthcare businesses, where he drove program execution, technology, capital planning, and the company’s first value-based contract in dialysis. Before joining CVS Health, he held leadership positions at Syntel/State Street, Genpact, Sun Knowledge, and co-founded HealthEq, focusing on Medicare Part D plan acquisition and transformation.

He holds an MBA from MIT and a BSBA from the University of Delaware and is based in Boston.

Craig believes that the role of a Finance leader within the organization is to truly be the co-pilot to the President and the organization, taking an active role delivering on business results and elevating the organization to best-in-class.

Colleagues and the people you work with that you are lucky enough to call “friends” – are the differentiator between good and great leaders. He believes it’s critical that as you look at your business results, you are reminded to spend more of your time understanding and delivering on the needs of your customers, and your colleagues. Keep it simple – support those around you, be inquisitive, relentlessly execute, and improve the lives of your customers.

Cata Serna-Valencia is the GII’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since April 2022. As GII CFO, Cata
leads the accounting team and oversees all financial operations. She works closely with the GII
board of directors and serves as an executive team member.

Cata has over 20 years of nonprofit experience in finance, accounting, and operations. She has
a proven record of success in financial analysis, project and risk management, budgeting, and
reporting. Cata resides in Arlington, VA.

Cata previously served as Vice President, Budget Strategies and Cash Treasury Management
Services for United Way Worldwide (UWW). She led a team of 13 accountants and worked
closely with the CFO and Controller for over 6 years. Cata interacted with all levels of UWW’s
leadership, business partners, and clients. She provided financial analysis and budget reports to
support business decisions and coordinated cash management and finance activity for the
UWW finance committee. Cata also has experience with grant tracking and reporting. She holds
several certifications including green belt six sigma and project management for development
(PMD I and II). Cata holds a Master of Science in Finance from Johns Hopkins University and a
Bachelor’s in Finance and International Studies from Universidad Externado de Colombia.

Cata is proud to be a woman, a Latina, and an immigrant leader who came to this country to
study and find opportunities to work.

Cata is excited to be part of the North American Finance Executive Summit 2026.

Noah has spent several years in the healthcare industry, building relationships with groups and brokers, and becoming an expert in guiding them through the complex terrain of benefits and prescription drug utilization. He joined Marsh McLennan Agency, LLC (MMA) in 2021 and currently serves as a Senior Business Development Consultant in MMA’s Employee Health and Benefits Division. In this role, Noah helps ensure that costs are kept low for employers without sacrificing quality of care for their employees.

Prior to joining MMA, Noah provided claims analysis for Independence Blue Cross, where he ensured that any claims issues were resolved before members were billed, avoiding disruption. He then worked as an Associate Account Executive in Account Management for IBC’s subsidiary, AmeriHealth Administrators. In that role, he served as the main point of contact for clients and brokers and developed reports reflecting benefit and prescription drug utilization, as well as other statistics to support cost savings.

With a background in Molecular Biology, Noah brings unique expertise when educating his clients about current and future prescription drugs coming to market and how these will impact employers’ healthcare plans. He currently lives in Philadelphia and enjoys cooking, playing the piano, fitness, and solving the New York Times daily crossword puzzle when he is not working.

Ken Wood is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LJM, where he pioneered a shippercentric approach to parcel shipping optimization. While most competitors come from the carrier side, Wood built his career supporting shippers directly, selling third-party shipping systems and software for Fortune 500 companies. That experience gave him a clear view into the gaps, overcharges, and
inefficiencies shippers faced every day. In 1998, he founded LJM to address the widespread
inefficiencies and lack of transparency in small parcel carrier contracts and invoices.

Under his leadership, LJM developed its proprietary Parcel Intelligence Platform™ and launched its Executive Shipping Advisory—a highperformance service designed for business leaders who view shipping as a strategic lever. This offering blends decades of pricing expertise and powerful analytics to uncover cost anomalies, expose operational blind spots, and drive lasting efficiencies.

Today, Wood leads LJM’s sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships, while continuing to advise clients directly. His forward-thinking approach has helped more than 1,500 companies turn parcel shipping into a competitive advantage, and he continues to influence the industry through his insights on shipping trends, pricing strategy, and supply chain innovation.

Prior to joining MARA, Salman Khan served as chief financial officer for Verb Technology Company Inc., a Nasdaq listed leading provider of interactive video-based software-as-a-service applications and an e-commerce platform. Prior to being appointed CFO, Khan held various roles at Verb including interim CFO, and executive vice president of corporate development and strategic planning. Before joining Verb, Khan served in various senior executive level positions at Occidental Petroleum Corporation and its spinoff, California Resources Corporation, including director of renewable energy, director of corporate development, director of technical accounting and financial reporting, and business division controller and chief financial officer. Khan also spent eight years at major accounting firms including Arthur Andersen, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, where he served domestic and international clients in the technology, media, telecommunications, entertainment, and biotechnology industries. Khan holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business and is a licensed chartered certified accountant (UK).

Mr. Cureton has established a distinguished career in finance, which is marked by strategic leadership and a commitment to value creation. As the chief financial officer at Nitrogen in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he has been instrumental in driving performance through disciplined financial management and strategic planning. His structured approach ensures alignment between financial stewardship and long-term strategic priorities, with a focus on sales and customer retention.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Cureton was vice president of financial planning and analysis at Bowlero Corporation, now known as Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation, from 2021 to 2022. Before this, he served as director of financial planning and analysis at Bowlero Corporation from 2016 to 2021, where he honed his skills in strategic business partnering. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a distressed asset into a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange. This transformation resulted in a significant increase in stock price, generating substantial returns for stakeholders. Mr. Cureton’s career includes notable positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Experian, Jarden Corporation, Office Depot and DHL.

Scott currently is CFO at Verstela a leading staffing company focused on providing outstanding temporary staffing solutions. In addition to the Finance and Controllership he also leads Corporate Services, HR and IT. He has extensive executive management, operations, and finance experience at leading technology brands including The Walt Disney Company, Microsoft, Lenovo, Outerwall, RetailMeNot, and FabFitFun. Having led strategic, sales, financial and operational functions for some of the largest names in the industry, Scott’s approach to leadership leverages his deep experience scaling tech-forward business and focuses on bringing customer experience to the next level.

Scott also is a board member for Golf Card and advisory board member for Random Golf and Auydence.

Scott enjoys spending time with family and friends, getting outdoors, golfing and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

Jessica brings 18 years of corporate finance experience across diverse industries, including web media, pharmaceutical research, ad tech, fashion, and now publishing and education. She has spent the past decade at Scholastic, where she is currently the Vice President of Enterprise Finance. During her time at Scholastic, Jessica built out the enterprise finance function, led the creation of a consolidated capital planning team, established processes for long-range strategic planning, and partners closely across business segments to define both segment and enterprise KPIs. Jessica is also pursuing her MBA in Finance and Analytics at Tulane University, with expected completion in May 2026.

Kristina Ainsworth serves as Vice President of Finance for the Lumen Transformation Office, where she plays a pivotal role in orchestrating and governing Lumen’s enterprise-wide transformation. As the finance leader for this strategic function, Kristina partners across Lumen’s leadership team to ensure alignment between strategy and execution, driving accountability and measurable outcomes.

Prior to joining Lumen in 2024, Kristina spent two decades at Microsoft, most recently as the CFO for Industry Solutions. In that role, she led a global finance team through a major transformation initiative that significantly improved operational efficiency and profitability. Her career is marked by a consistent focus on driving operational excellence through simplification, automation, and strategic business partnership.

Kristina brings deep expertise in leading large-scale initiatives and is passionate about mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

Sandra Masciarelli is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience across multinational corporations. She currently leads the U.S. region of Grupo LALA, where she has also twice stepped in as Interim CEO, ensuring continuity during pivotal transitions. Sandra has a proven track record of transforming financial performance, including turning EBITDA from negative to positive, reducing working capital by more than 60%, and implementing advanced financial planning frameworks that enhanced forecast accuracy and decision-making. Prior to LALA, she held senior finance roles at Kimberly-Clark, Bacardi, and Procter & Gamble, where she spearheaded global initiatives in financial planning, reporting transformation, and revenue growth management across Latin America. Fluent in English and Spanish, Sandra is recognized for aligning financial strategy with business growth and creating long-term stakeholder value.

Patrick Lenihan is responsible for business development and partnerships at Capital One Trade Credit. He focuses on building relationships with enterprises to help them expand their B2B operations and enhance working capital through Capital One Trade Credit’s comprehensive accounts receivable (AR) solution.

Before joining Capital One in 2019 through the acquisition of BlueTarp Financial, Patrick led all sales and partnerships for BlueTarp Financial. Over the years, he has also led various sales teams at companies such as Baxter, VWR International, and Grainger.

Experienced finance and operations executive with a track record of transforming global professional services organizations.

Currently leading McKinsey & Company’s Finance transformation, redesigning how the firm manages its end-to-end client and finance lifecycle — from pricing and engagement design to delivery, billing, and collection. This work focuses on modernizing processes, technology, and governance to unlock impact, transparency, and efficiency at scale.

Known for building high-performing functions, driving data-driven decision-making, and shaping enterprise transformations that integrate financial rigor with operational excellence.

Prior to this role, I lead McKinsey Global FP&A for 9 years and our Pricing and Arrangements function for 3. I also was with LEK for a year before coming back to McK at which time I was serving as their Americas COO.

Education: Boston College (undergrad), Northeastern University (MBA)

For over 25 years, Marybeth Gray has been dedicated to helping employers nationwide lower healthcare costs and enhance quality. Throughout her career, she has effectively reduced insurance costs and employer liability, thanks to her extensive knowledge of the insurance marketplace. Currently, she holds the position of Senior Vice President of Health and Welfare Benefits at Trion, a Marsh McLennan Agency, where she oversees comprehensive account management for her clients. With expertise in analyzing healthcare utilization data and cost trends, particularly in pharmacy for large, self-insured clients, Marybeth is a prominent thought leader at Marsh McLennan Agency, speaking at more than ten national conferences each year.

One of the key advantages she offers her clients is a unique insight into future cost drivers. She assists employers in grasping the potential financial impacts of pharmacogenomics, newly introduced specialty medications, and gene therapies. Her objective is to enhance the health of the population while reducing healthcare costs for both members and employers.

Before joining Marsh McLennan Agency, Marybeth served as a Vice President at AON Consulting and as a National Account Manager at Aetna, Inc. In these roles, she managed accounts from both financial and operational perspectives for clients with over 10,000 employees across various locations. She identified plan design opportunities for clients and tracked the ongoing financial impacts of these plans. During her tenure at Aetna, she was a member of the Aetna Presidents Roundtable Committee, facilitating communication between clients and the president’s office to propose changes aimed at enhancing Aetna’s operational procedures.

Marybeth was recognized by Women We Admire as one of the 2025 Top Women Leaders in Pennsylvania, as well as the Top 50 Women Leaders of Philadelphia. She was also honored as a top five finalist for the 2024 Advisor of the Year by BenefitsPRO. Her innovative and thought-provoking ideas have been featured in Morning Brew, and she has authored several articles for publications such as Manage HR Magazine and The Chief Navigators Magazine, Women of Distinction. In 2019, she received the Lifetime Achievement award from Marquis Who’s Who, which profiles influential leaders shaping American society and impacting their respective industries.

Raul Ramos is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Grupo Agrocir. As CFO, Raul leads the financial, accounting and treasury departments on several companies such as Agrocir, Santa Ana, Ganadera Iben and Procescir. He works closely with the Board of Directors and is an executive member.

Raul has 18 years of finance background, with a proven record of success in project analysis, controllership, budgeting, reporting, among other financial functions. Raul resides in Hermosillo, Sonora, where Agrocir harvest fresh produce and sell them through Earthblend in several states of the United States and Japan.

Raul previously served as CFO for Aceromex, with a solid track record in large-scale projects. He also worked for manufacturers such as Mondelez International and Schneider Electric, also for MSCI. In the 3 companies Raul held controllership positions, which enabled him to understand cash flows from scratch. Raul helds a master in finance from EGADE and bachelor in Accounting from ITESM.

Raul is still teaching at his Alma mater, Tec de Monterrey, and is very proud. He is also very excited to be part of the North America Finance Executive Summit 2026.

Chelsea is a Workiva Industry Principal supporting SEC and financial reporting. Her most recent role was Vice President, Corporate Controller of Boart Longyear, which was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, Australia (ASX: BLY). Prior to joining Boart Longyear, Chelsea was the Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at Control4 (NASDAQ: CTRL). Chelsea began her career at PwC where she primarily served publicly traded companies in the mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries. She is a licensed CPA in the state of Utah.

As the Chief Growth Officer of MindBridge, Karthik leads the company’s efforts in customer and partner ecosystem development. Karthik brings to MindBridge more than 20 years of international management experience with technology leaders such as SAP and DELL EMC. Karthik has a proven track record of driving rapid innovation and bottom-line growth. Previously, as EVP of Global Sales at Kyriba, he built and managed a team that tripled global revenues. Karthik holds a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business and an International Master of Management from ESCP Business School.

As Chief Financial Officer of Emburse, Owen is responsible for financial strategy, accounting, treasury, financial reporting, planning and analysis. He brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience across operations, risk management, strategic planning, joint ventures, M&As, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Throughout his career, Owen has helped transform businesses, drive growth, and strengthen financial operations across the technology, payments, and services sectors.

Prior to joining Emburse, Owen served as CFO at Greenphire, where he led the company’s finance and accounting functions. He previously held senior financial leadership roles at global companies, including Simeio, ACI Worldwide, Paycommerce, International SOS, and WorldPay.

Owen holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Accountancy from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Neil Thomas is Anaplan’s SVP of Applications – Finance and Workforce. Neil began his career in finance and accounting, including as vice president of finance for datacomms startup Tricom Group, which grew to become the largest UK networking company, scaling revenues from $5 million to over $40 million. Since then, Neil has spent more than 20 years serving finance leaders in senior Go-to-Market roles at organizations including Prevedere, Adaytum, Adaptive Insights, and Vena Solutions. Based in San Francisco, Thomas holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a master’s degree from the University of West London.

Mike Ravula (Mikhael Ravula), from Cardinal Health, who spoke at Connect Chicago. Here is the recorded session – https://www.anaplan.com/connect/on-demand-sessions/cardinal-health-coe-journey/ From Mike “I would love to speak about Finance Transformation and specifically about how Anaplan Applications are a game changer. Would love to opine on how standardization will create an easy ramp up for agents and enable interoperability between the various systems Finance teams use.

Katherine Beekman is a Senior Technology Manager with CCH Tagetik, based in Raleigh, NC. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a background in Finance and Economics and experience in the consulting space, she helps organizations translate business needs into meaningful reporting solutions. Katherine focuses on making data more accessible and actionable, enabling teams to enhance performance tracking, streamline planning, and make confident, insight-driven decisions.

Kyle Trainor has over a decade of experience in the software industry with key focus areas in financial planning and supply chain planning. His experience is spread across professional services and solution consulting, where he has developed a passion for product and user experience.

Clyde Calhoun is the Founder and CEO of Root Idea, an AI consulting firm helping finance executives maintain control as AI influences high-stakes decisions. With 30+ years of Fortune 500 leadership at companies like Lockheed Martin, GE, and Owens Corning, he brings deep operational expertise to AI governance challenges. Leading Root Idea, Clyde has helped companies deliver over $65 million in documented profit improvement. He works with CFOs and finance leaders to establish the governance frameworks and decision controls that turn AI investments into measurable results. A recognized speaker on AI decision governance, Clyde brings strategic clarity to complex AI adoption challenges.

Steve Hankins joined Morgan Foods as Chief Financial Officer in 2017, bringing a wealth of experience across food production, logistics, and consulting. Prior to Morgan Foods, Steve held senior leadership roles, including Global CFO/CIO at Globe Express Services and CEO of US Bentonite. He also founded and led Accio.US, a successful consulting firm. Earlier in his career, Steve spent over 20 years at Tyson Foods, honing his skills in financial planning, shared services, and technology integration. Renowned for driving digital transformation, he spearheaded the implementation of SAP systems at Morgan Foods. With his unique blend of financial acumen and technical expertise, Steve has been instrumental in optimizing operations and positioning Morgan Foods for sustained growth.

Marie Carter-Dubois is the Salk Institute’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as of September 2025. She joined Salk from UC San Diego, where she served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer for Academic Affairs. In that role, she directed financial and administrative strategy for a $1.7 billion academic enterprise encompassing eight colleges, eight schools, the university’s libraries, and the financial aid department, among other units. Previously, she held senior financial and operational roles at the University of Washington School of Medicine, UC Davis, Stanford University, and UC San Francisco.

As Salk’s CFO, Carter-Dubois leads all aspects of the Institute’s financial operations, including accounting, grants administration, procurement, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and investment management. She serves as a key member of Salk’s Executive Leadership Team, advising them and the Board of Trustees on long-range financial strategy and ensuring the fiscal sustainability of the Institute’s scientific mission.

Carter-Dubois received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Quebec and an MBA from École des Hautes Études Commerciales Paris. She also completed a master’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in international management from the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris and the Cartier Institute for Luxury Brand Management. She earned a master’s degree and completed PhD coursework in corporate strategy at the University of Paris (Sorbonne).

Mark Johnson is the Chief Product Officer at Ripple Treasury, powered by GTreasury, where he leads the global product and UX teams in delivering adaptable, digital treasury solutions. Mark brings over 15 years of experience driving product strategy, AI innovation, and business growth across SaaS, Fintech, and Payments. Before joining Ripple Treasury, Mark served as Chief Product Officer at BigTime Software, where he expanded the company’s product portfolio, integrated multiple product acquisitions, and launched award-winning AI-driven solutions. He also held executive leadership roles at Deluxe Corporation, overseeing product management and corporate strategy for the payroll and payments businesses, and at The Home Depot, where he led digital product growth initiatives. Mark holds an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University.

Brandon Card is the Founder and CEO of Terzo an enterprise AI platform revolutionizing how companies manage contracts, and spend. Before launching Terzo, Brandon worked at Microsoft and IBM, where he gained deep experience in enterprise technology, SaaS, and digital transformation. These experiences inspired Brandon to create Terzo, recognizing the need for smarter, AI-powered tools to manage third-party ecosystems. Under his leadership, Terzo has become a trusted partner to some of the F100 world’s largest companies, delivering cost savings, efficiency, and strategic insights through its cutting-edge platform.

Adam Laura joined BlackLine in January 2022 via the acquisition of FourQ, an Intercompany startup company. At BlackLine, Adam is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies for the Intercompany business. Prior to joining BlackLine and FourQ, Adam progressed through finance roles including Audit, FP&A, Finance Transformation, M&A, R&D investment portfolio management and Executive Business Partnering. His career has been spent within Technology/R&D Finance teams at global multinational companies, developing domain depth within IT and navigating business and IT priorities.

Tom has more than 15 years of experience leading Fortune 500 organizations through finance transformation initiatives. He works with finance teams to ensure they have the right skills, tools, and mindset to succeed in a fast-changing environment—and, more importantly, to sustain these efforts long-term. Whether it’s implementing new technologies or upskilling existing teams, Tom brings a unique, forward-looking approach to prepare organizations for the future of finance.

Rich Reid brings more than 35 years of experience advising Fortune 500 organizations on enterprise technology and finance transformation initiatives. He works with executive teams to modernize systems, improve operational effectiveness, and position organizations for long-term success. Rich is known for helping leaders navigate complex change by aligning technology initiatives with broader business strategy and measurable outcomes. Whether guiding large-scale transformations or advising on modernization efforts, he brings a practical, forward-looking approach focused on sustainable results.

Vanessa Blumer is a seasoned C-suite executive with extensive experience in finance and operations across multiple industries. A Chartered Professional Accountant and CFA charterholder, she holds an MBA from Rotman School of Business and a BSc in Engineering from Queen’s University. Currently serving as Vice President, North America at Hoya Vision Care, she previously held leadership positions at Service Experts, Liberty Utilities, Enercare, Weir Minerals, and Procor Limited. Throughout her career, Vanessa has demonstrated expertise in process improvement, strategic planning, and team development. She excels at translating financial data into actionable business recommendations while navigating complex regulatory environments. Outside of work, she plays women’s hockey and volunteers as a Board Treasurer for the charity Courage in Action.