Chad Dubbe, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Chad Dubbe is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic and operational excellence across the food and consumer goods industries. As the Chief Financial Officer at Maola Local Dairies, he is responsible for overseeing all financial functions, including reporting, analysis, forecasting, and capital allocation. With a strong background in business partnering and a data-driven approach, Dubbe leverages his expertise to support the company's growth and profitability initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Maola Local Dairies, Dubbe is responsible for leading the company's finance and accounting functions. He oversees the development and implementation of financial strategies, as well as the management of budgeting, cash flow, and risk mitigation. Under his leadership, Maola Local Dairies has achieved consistent year-over-year revenue growth and improved operational efficiency, positioning the company for continued success in the local dairy market.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Dubbe held various finance leadership positions at Leprino Foods, a leading global cheese manufacturer. As the Vice President of Finance for the Cheese Global Business Unit, he was instrumental in driving profitability and operational improvements, resulting in a 12% increase in EBITDA over a three-year period. Earlier in his career, Dubbe served as the Interim CFO for Glanbia Cheese UK, where he successfully led the integration of financial systems and processes following a strategic acquisition.

Academic Background
Dubbe holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has also completed executive education programs in Strategic Financial Management and Advanced Corporate Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Mergers and acquisitions

• Cost optimization and process improvement

• Performance management and reporting

• Strategic business partnering

• Compliance and risk management

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Dubbe has demonstrated a track record of driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. At Leprino Foods, he led a cross-functional team to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, resulting in a 20% reduction in financial close times and improved data-driven decision-making. Additionally, Dubbe has been an active participant in industry associations, sharing his expertise through speaking engagements and thought leadership publications.

Conclusion
With his deep understanding of the food and consumer goods industries, Dubbe is a strategic financial leader who consistently delivers tangible results. In his current role at Maola Local Dairies, he is focused on driving continued growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the company's competitive position in the local dairy market.