James Holms

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
James Holms is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and delivering operational excellence across diverse global organizations. As the Chief Financial Officer at Valvoline Global Operations, he leverages his deep expertise in corporate finance, treasury management, and financial planning to optimize the company's financial performance and support its growth objectives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Valvoline Global Operations, James is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's financial operations, including financial reporting, capital allocation, and risk management. He works closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategic financial initiatives that enhance profitability, improve cash flow, and drive long-term shareholder value.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, James held various finance leadership positions with reputable organizations. He served as the Vice President of Finance, EDS at Aptiv, where he spearheaded the successful integration of acquired businesses and optimized the company's financial processes. As the Chief Financial Officer at HellermannTyton Global, he played a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies and implementing robust financial controls to support the company's global expansion.

Earlier in his career, James held treasurer roles at Aptiv and Delphi, where he managed the companies' treasury operations, including cash management, foreign exchange, and risk mitigation strategies. He also gained valuable experience in corporate development, serving as a Director and Manager at Delphi, where he played a key role in evaluating and executing strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

Academic Background
James holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate finance and treasury management

• Financial planning and analysis

• Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

• Global operational excellence

• Strategic decision-making and risk management

• Leadership and team development

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, James has demonstrated a strong track record of driving operational and financial improvements for the organizations he has served. At Aptiv, he led the successful integration of acquired businesses, resulting in $25 million in annual cost savings. As CFO at HellermannTyton Global, he implemented a robust financial planning and reporting framework that enabled the company to achieve a 12% increase in profitability over a two-year period.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the finance and operations domains, James Holms is a strategic and results-oriented finance leader who is well-equipped to drive Valvoline Global Operations' financial transformation and support the company's long-term growth and profitability goals.