Claudia Marsegaglia

Direct report to CEO Italy and dotted line to CFO GLS BV. Responsible for Finance, IT and Procurement Departments (6 direct and 150 indirect reports) , driving company strategy, operational excellence, and digital transformation across all business units. Trusted business partner to CEO’s and Boards

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Proven record in increasing profitability and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to drive initiatives aligning financial goals with overall business strategy.
• Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
• Developed financial strategies to optimize resource allocation and enhance organizational performance.
• Proven record in increasing profitability and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial health.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Partnered with CEO and executive team to define and execute company-wide strategy, enhancing profitability and supporting sustainable growth.
• Financial Performance & Governance: Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and cash flow management, improving operational efficiency and accountability.
• Digital Transformation: Spearheaded implementation of advanced financial and IT tools, strengthening finance and IT as strategic business partners.
• Organizational Management: Restructured teams and processes to optimize performance across Finance and IT functions (7 direct, 27 indirect reports).
• Business Partnering: Provided strategic insights and financial guidance to support mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.

Strategic finance leader supporting the CFO and executive team in group-wide financial management, consolidation, and organizational transformation. Played a pivotal role in IPO preparation, corporate restructuring, and multi-year business planning, driving transparency, efficiency, and investor readiness.

Strategic finance professional delivering accurate costing, budgeting, and forecastingacross multiple business units. Expert in variance analysis, process optimization, and financial reporting to support executive decision-making. Key contributor to SAP implementation and integration, driving operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Led financial reporting and analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards with Streamlined budgeting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency across departments. Directed audits and assessments to identify areas for operational improvement.