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 Florida 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.
Robert Crisci
Executive Vice President and CFO of Roper Technologies
Robert Crisci is the executive vice president and CFO at Roper Technologies.
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About Roper Technologies: Roper Technologies is a diversified company that designs, manufactures, and distributes radio frequency (RF) products and services.

Marc Wolff
CFO of Aldevron
Marc Wolff joined us in January 2015 as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He has more than sixteen years of experience in the life sciences industry in various global finance leadership and general management roles. Prior to joining us, from October 2013 to June 2014, Mr. Wolff served as Chief Financial Officer of JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, or JHP, a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that acquires, develops, manufactures and sells branded and generic sterile products. He left JHP following the successful completion of the merger with Par Pharmaceutical. Prior to then, from June 2013 to September 2013, Mr. Wolff served as Chief Financial Officer of Research Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (RPS) a leading provider of disruptive and innovative outsourcing clinical development solutions present in over 60 countries worldwide. In this role, Mr. Wolff directed all financial, tax and treasury aspects of the business including accounting practices, budgeting, financial planning, financing, interface with the financial community, financial analysis, acquisitions and ventures, and monitoring financial, tax and treasury performance. He left RPS following the successful completion of the merger with PRA International. Prior to RPS, Mr. Wolff spent over fifteen years with Catalent Pharma Solutions, a global leader in development solutions and advanced drug delivery technologies, providing world-wide clinical and commercial supply capabilities for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, where he held various global finance leadership and general management roles. In his last position at Catalent Pharma Solutions, Mr. Wolff served as Vice President Finance for the Softgel Technologies division, and Vice President and General Manager Softgel Technologies for Asia Pacific. Mr. Wolff also worked in public accounting from 1993 to 1998 at Arthur Andersen in France. He earned a Master in Management from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Reims, France in 1992.
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About Aldevron, Sancilio and Company: Aldevron is a biological development and manufacturing organization specializing in cell and genetic engineering.
Joseph T. Lower
Chief Financial Officer of B/E Aerospace
Joe Lower was appointed Chief Financial Officer of B/E Aerospace, Inc. effective December 17, 2014. Mr. Lower previously served as Vice President, Finance of B/E Aerospace since November 1, 2014. Prior to B/E Aerospace, Mr. Lower was Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for The Boeing Company, where he spent the last twelve years. In this role, Mr. Lower was responsible for the corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction integration departments within Boeing. He worked closely with Boeing’s senior executive team and Boeing’s business units to assess, define and enable differentiated growth strategies. He was also a member of the International and Finance leadership teams. Prior to joining Boeing in 2002, among other finance positions, Mr. Lower spent 6 years with Credit Suisse in various investment banking roles including positions in Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Finance. Transactions completed included mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, public equity offerings, and high yield debt financings. Mr. Lower received his M.B.A. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and his B.A. in Finance from the Indiana University School of Business.
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About B/E Aerospace: B/E Aerospace is the worldwide leading manufacturer of aircraft passenger cabin interior products for the commercial and business jet
James Matthew
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Nanotherapeutics
Mr. Matthew joined the Nanotherapeutics Board of Directors in February 2008 and became the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in March 2011. Mr. Matthew is a member of the Board of Managers of NANO ADM, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. He became President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2016. Mr. Matthew has over 30 years of financial experience, including more than 10 years as the Chief Financial Officer of public and private companies with responsibilities for accounting, finance, information management, investor relations, procurement and facility services. In addition, he has 20 years of experience with KPMG where he was responsible for a variety of transactions and financings for the Health Care and Life Sciences Industry Group. Mr. Matthew received an MBA from Michigan State University and a B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
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About Nanotherapeutics: Nanotherapeutics is a privately held specialty biopharmaceutical company with full product development, cGMP manufacturing capabilities,

Elizabeth Tejeda
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Subsea Global Solutions
Elizabeth joined Subsea Global Solutions in April of 2014. Prior to joining Subsea Global Solutions, Elizabeth spent 14 years with Ingersoll Rand holding a variety of positions culminating in becoming District Finance Leader for Central America and Caribbean. During her tenure at IR, Elizabeth opened five Greenfield offices throughout Central America and Caribbean and was responsible for financial oversight, forecasting and strategic planning. Elizabeth earned both her Bachelor’s in Accounting/International Business and Master’s in Accounting from Florida International University.
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About Subsea Global Solutions: Subsea Global Solutions has revolutionized the methods of repair and maintenance for ships and advanced procedures.

Bruce Rector
Chief Financial Officer of Sonavation
Bruce oversees the finance area of Sonavation, including financial strategy and operations. He began his career as a computer engineer designing central processors for large scale computers and later traded large fixed income and currency derivative portfolios. After working at large corporations, including Unisys and Sunbeam, Bruce spent the past fourteen years as a consultant for entrepreneurial companies across a wide variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, biotech, distribution, utilities, and consumer product manufacturing. He was impressed by what he saw at Sonavation and quickly joined the management team when the opportunity presented itself. Bruce is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in electrical engineering, and an MBA from the Wharton School.
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About Sonavation: Sonavation designs and manufactures biometric fingerprint sensors.
Tom Phillips
Chief Financial Officer of Saxon Remote Systems
Tom Phillips is an experienced professional skilled in general and financial management, business development, and supply chain management. His professional acumen has focused on growth opportunities, improving ongoing operations, acquisitions, integrations, turnarounds, and restructuring. He possesses a unique combination of business and technical expertise that allows him to excel at communicating across diverse disciplines and organizational functions. Experience creating growth, profitability, and meeting strategic objectives in various business cultures. Significant international business experience. Middle Market and NYSE Listed firms in Marine, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, Distribution, Hospitality, and Professional Services. B.S. Nuclear Engineering (University of Virginia) and MBA (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia). He lives in Miami Florida.
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About Saxon Remote Systems: Saxon Remote Systems is a manufacturer of long endurance custom remote aircraft systems.