Manfredo Thibau, CFA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Houston, Texas, United States

Professional Overview
Manfredo Thibau is an accomplished finance executive with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and consumer goods industries. As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at PCCA, he is responsible for leading the company's overall financial strategy, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and treasury operations, and supporting the organization's growth initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the CFO of PCCA, Manfredo is instrumental in driving the company's financial performance and strategic decision-making. He oversees a team of finance professionals and is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, implementing robust internal controls, and optimizing the company's capital structure to support its expansion plans.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Manfredo held various finance leadership positions, including Vice President of Finance at Vibrantz Technologies Inc., where he played a key role in the successful integration of a major acquisition, and Vice President of Financial Reporting and FP&A at Igloo Products Corp., where he streamlined financial processes and improved the company's forecasting capabilities.

Earlier in his career, Manfredo gained valuable experience in operations finance, strategic pricing, and corporate auditing at companies like Pentair, Eli Lilly and Company, and Tyco. His diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial best practices, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

Academic Background
Manfredo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he specialized in finance. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and technical expertise in financial analysis.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial strategy and planning

• Mergers and acquisitions integration

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Treasury management and capital structure optimization

• Data-driven decision support and business partnering

• Enterprise risk management and internal controls

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Manfredo has consistently delivered measurable results, including:

• Driving a 15% improvement in gross margins through strategic pricing and cost optimization initiatives at Vibrantz Technologies Inc.

• Implementing a new FP&A system that enhanced Igloo Products Corp.'s forecasting accuracy by 20% and improved cross-functional collaboration.

• Spearheading the integration of a major acquisition at Vibrantz Technologies Inc., resulting in $8 million in annual synergies.

Conclusion
With his proven track record of financial leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence, Manfredo Thibau is well-positioned to guide PCCA's continued growth and profitability as its Chief Financial Officer. His deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and collaborative approach make him a valuable asset to the organization.