Leia Vieira

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview

Leia Vieira is an accomplished financial executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial leadership and operational excellence across the medical device industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Freudenberg Medical, she is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, optimizing financial performance, and supporting the company's long-term growth and profitability.

Current Role

As the Chief Financial Officer at Freudenberg Medical, Leia is instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategy and ensuring financial integrity. She oversees the organization's accounting, treasury, tax, and financial planning and analysis functions, working closely with the executive team to align financial objectives with the overall business goals. Under her leadership, Freudenberg Medical has achieved consistent financial growth and improved operational efficiency, positioning the company for sustained success in the competitive medical device market.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Leia held various finance leadership positions within the medical device industry, including serving as the Vice President of Finance at Biotronik and the Corporate Controller at Boston Scientific. In these roles, she demonstrated a proven track record of driving financial transformation, implementing robust control frameworks, and optimizing financial processes to support business growth and profitability. Leia's ability to effectively communicate complex financial information and collaborate cross-functionally has been instrumental in her career progression.

Academic Background

Leia holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of São Paulo and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership programs at leading business schools, further strengthening her strategic and analytical capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Accounting and financial reporting

• Treasury and cash management

• Mergers and acquisitions

• Financial risk management

• Process optimization and automation

• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership

Professional Impact

Under Leia's financial stewardship, Freudenberg Medical has achieved notable successes, including:

• Driving a 20% increase in profitability over the past three years through strategic cost optimization and process improvements

• Securing $50 million in new financing to fund the company's expansion into emerging markets

• Implementing a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework to enhance the organization's resilience

• Spearheading the integration of a recent acquisition, ensuring a seamless transition and synergies realization

Conclusion

With her deep financial expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Leia Vieira is a valuable asset to Freudenberg Medical. Her ability to align financial objectives with the company's overall business strategy and drive operational excellence positions her as a trusted advisor and influential leader within the organization. Leia is poised to continue building on her achievements and contributing to the long-term growth and profitability of Freudenberg Medical.