Vp Finance & Contracts
Managed the Finance and Contracts organizations for the US Defense Systems Division of Cobham plc., with annual revenues in excess of $1B.Integrated the financial operations of three major acquisitions, implementing common reporting processes for 14 separate businesses in 4 countries.Achieved cost reductions of $25M, enabling increased investment in key R&D initiatives.Led the financial activities for the divestiture of a major business segment of the division.