At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top San Jose based CFO’ operating in the Manufacturing space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Brian Sereda
CFO of Energous Corporation
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About Energous Corporation: Energous Corporation is the creator of WattUp, charging technology for electronic devices.
Brian Sereda
CFO of Energous Corporation
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About Energous Corporation: Energous Corporation is the creator of WattUp, charging technology for electronic devices.
Paul Lundstrom
Chief Financial Officer of Flex
Paul Lundstrom is the chief financial officer at Flex, the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products to improve the world.
Mr. Lundstrom oversees the finance function, spanning corporate accounting, financial planning and analysis, internal audit, investor relations, tax, and treasury. In this role, he is focused on shareholder value creation and driving the company’s long-term financial framework, which includes consistent revenue growth, earnings expansion, cash generation, and disciplined capital allocation.
Prior to joining Flex, Mr. Lundstrom was vice president and chief financial officer at rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, a position he held since 2016. During his tenure at Aerojet Rocketdyne, the company benefited from strong shareholder value creation with growth in earnings, margins and cash flow. Previously, Mr. Lundstrom was with United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon Technologies Corporation), where he developed a strong track record of driving profitable growth in global markets. During his tenure with UTC,
Mr. Lundstrom held several senior roles including vice president of investor relations; vice president and chief financial officer, Building & Industrial Systems – North Asia; vice president and chief financial officer, Climate, Control & Security – Asia; and vice president and chief financial officer, Carrier Building Systems and Services.
Mr. Lundstrom holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Truman State University and an MBA from Columbia University. He is a registered Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois (inactive).
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About Flex: Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
Through the collective strength of a global workforce across approximately 30 countries with responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing solutions and operates one of the most trusted global supply chains, supporting the entire product lifecycle with fulfillment, after-market and circular economy solutions for diverse industries.
Alex Bradley
Chief Financial Officer of First Solar
Alexander R. Bradley was appointed chief financial officer in July 2016. Mr. Bradley previously served as vice president, treasury and project finance for First Solar. Mr. Bradley also served as a director on the board for the general partner of 8point3 Energy Partners. Mr. Bradley has led or supported the structuring, sale, and financing of over $10 billion and approximately 2.7 GW of the company’s worldwide development assets, including several of the largest photovoltaic power plant projects in North America. Mr. Bradley’s professional experience includes more than 10 years in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and business development in the United States and internationally. Prior to joining the First Solar in May 2008, Mr. Bradley worked at HSBC in investment banking and leveraged finance, in London and New York, covering the energy and utilities sector. He received his Master of Arts from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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About First Solar: First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
Peter Farrell IV
Chief Financial Officer of Steel & Fence Supply
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About Steel & Fence Supply: Steel & Fence Supply – Everything but installation. Chain link & steel fence manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, retail & online sales
Robin Chan
CFO/ Head of IT of Vertex Promotional Corp
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About Vertex Promotional Corp: Marketing and Promotional product supplier