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 Wisconsin based CFO’ operating in the Industrial 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.
John A. Olin
SVP & CFO of Harley-Davidson Motor Company
John Olin is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, responsible for Financial Planning and Reporting, Information Systems, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit and Investor Relations. Olin joined Harley-Davidson in 2003 as Vice President and Controller. Prior to that, he served as controller of Kraft Foods’ Cheese Division, and had 12 years of financial leadership at Kraft, Oscar Mayer Foods and Miller Brewing Company. He also held positions with financial services and specialized consulting firms including Ernst and Whinney (now Ernst and Young). Olin earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Indiana University, an MBA in financial management from the University of Chicago and holds Certified Public Accountant and Associate Risk Management designations.
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About Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company manufactures heavyweight motorcycles and offers motorcycle parts, accessories, and other related services.
Robert McCormick
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer of Douglas Dynamics
Robert McCormick has been serving as our Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since September 2004, our Executive Vice Presiedent since September 2010 and as our Secretary since May 2005. McCormick served as our Assistant Secretary from September 2004 to May 2005. Prior to joining us, McCormick served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Xymox Technology Inc. from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, McCormick served in various capacities in the Newell Rubbermaid Corporation, including President from 2000 to 2001 and Vice President Group Controller from 1997 to 2000. While McCormick served as President, he was responsible for Newell’s Mirro / Wearever Cookware, and as Vice President Group Controller, he was responsible for worldwide strategic and financial responsibilities for 12 company divisions with sales of over two billion dollars.
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About Douglas Dynamics, Douglas Dynamics: Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial vehicle attachments and equipment.
Mark Peterson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rexnord Corporation
Mark W. Peterson became our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in November 2011. Mr. Peterson previously served as Vice President and Controller of Rexnord from 2008 to 2011 and as a Rexnord Divisional CFO from 2006 to 2008. Prior to joining Rexnord, Mr. Peterson was Corporate Controller of Gehl Company from 2002 to 2006 and was with APW Limited prior thereto, after starting his career at KPMG, where he last held a position as Senior Manager—Audit. Mr. Peterson is a certified public accountant.
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About Rexnord Corporation: Rexnord is a leading worldwide industrial company comprised of two strategic platforms: Process & Motion Control and Water Management.
Todd Herndon
CFO of Gardner Denver
Todd Herndon is the CFO at Gardner Denver.
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About Gardner Denver: Gardner Denver is a suppliers of air and gas related products to industries worldwide.
Brian Hastings
CFO of Gearbox Express
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About Gearbox Express: Gearbox Express to remanufacture wind energy gearboxes