Michal Hoppner

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PROFILE

Entrepreneurial, goal- and data -driven finance executive and business partner, with over 20-year track record in building financial infrastructure, optimizing operations, driving strategic initiatives, M&A, ERP systems, process improvement, planning, cost management, compliance, and strategic leadership in corporate and operational financial functions.

Effective “player/coach” consistently delivering targeted results with lean resources and focus on maximizing value of the business. Recognized as a hands-on troubleshooter who can rapidly identify business deficiencies and formulate strategic solutions.

Business-minded professional with organizational and leadership skills and proven ability to lead, motivate and build high-performance teams and growth culture.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Astound Group - Las Vegas, Toronto (June 2021 – present)

Leading global provider of digital and architecture fabrication solutions, brand experiences, and event management for retail, events, and tradeshows, with $80m in annual revenue.

Leads financial strategies, planning and operational excellence, including oversight of organization’s financial management, compliance, legal, risk M&A, ERP system, IT and strategic growth initiatives.

Manages relationship with lenders and financing institutions to secure adequate liquidity, negotiated a new $4m loan facility.

Leads development of best-practices and reporting tools to ensure a well-controlled, yet flexible organization with strong fiscal and project management controls.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Lusamerica Foods, Inc. Morgan Hill, CA (May 2018 – May 2021)

Leading West Coast privately held family-owned full-service food service provider and seafood wholesale and retail distributor with $240m in annual sales.

Responsible for all aspects of financial operations, treasury, M&A, tax compliance project management, legal, leasing contracts, external relationships.

Slashed operating costs by 15% through a leaner distribution and inventory stocking model while ensuring the continuation of on-time-delivery.

Led implementation of the SAP ERP system. Built a new reporting package including KPI, dashboard and product & customer profitability reports.

Developed and implemented digital media and marketing strategy, upgrade of company’s website, e-commerce platform and social media, communication strategy.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Bentek Corporation, San Jose, CA (May 2006 – April 2018)

Private equity owned provider of innovative design and manufacturing solutions for semiconductor, PV Solar, and industrial markets with $40m in annual sales.

Responsible for finance, treasury, strategic planning, compliance, supply chain, manufacturing systems, M&A, tax planning, IT and ERP initiatives.

Worked closely with private equity sponsor, Board of directors, investors, external auditors, lenders, and financial partners.

Led a cross functional team and build a $25m PV Solar business within 5 years. Negotiated a $10m revolving line of credit to secure working capital for growth.

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER (October 2002 – April 2006)

Sanmina-SCI, San Jose, CA

Global Contract manufacturing Services Company with annual revenue of $6.5 billion.

Directed financial operations of 12 operating units with combined annual revenue of $120m, incl. M&A, integration, and implementation of Oracle financial ERP system.

Completed a successful turnaround of a $25m manufacturing facility.

ASSISTANT CORPORATE CONTROLLER

The JPM Company, Lewisburg, PA (June 1998 – Sept 2002)

Leading global provider of inter-connect solutions with annual revenue of $160m. Led worldwide integration and standardization efforts and implementation of Corporate ERP system.

SENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER – CORPORATE FINANCE

PricewaterhouseCoopers (Sept 1994- June 1998)

Member of Corporate Finance team providing turnaround, valuation, capital raising, M&A, due diligence, and financial restructuring services.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

MBA with honors University of Brussels, Belgium, Finance

M.A. (Econ) Victoria University of Manchester, UK

M.A. (Econ) University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic

OTHER SKILLS

Computer applications:

ERP applications: Sage/Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Infor, BPCS, Alliance

CRM: Sales Force

Other: SQL, Power BI, Power Query, Air Table, Query Analyzer, Spreadsheet Server, Oracle Discoverer, Hyperion, MS Office

Languages: fluent in German, Spanish, Mandarin

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