Marvin Cortez, CPA

Chief Financial Officer/ Global Head of Finance and Accounting

Professional Overview
Marvin Cortez is an accomplished finance executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic financial leadership and operational excellence across diverse industries. As the Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Finance and Accounting at iS CLINICAL, he oversees all facets of the company's financial management, reporting, and controls, playing a pivotal role in supporting the organization's continued growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Finance and Accounting at iS CLINICAL, Marvin is responsible for leading the company's overall financial strategy, optimizing financial processes and systems, and ensuring sound financial reporting and compliance. He works closely with the executive team to provide data-driven insights that inform strategic decision-making and support the achievement of organizational goals. Under his financial stewardship, iS CLINICAL has experienced consistent year-over-year revenue growth and improved profitability.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Marvin served as the Vice President of Finance at Olaplex Inc., where he played a critical role in driving the company's financial transformation and supporting its successful initial public offering. Before that, he held senior finance positions at Universal Studios Hollywood and PepsiCo, where he demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and global business partnering. Throughout his career, Marvin has consistently delivered tangible financial and operational improvements, earning a reputation as a strategic, results-oriented finance leader.

Academic Background
Marvin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has also completed executive leadership programs at the University of California, Los Angeles and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning, analysis, and reporting

• Strategic financial management and optimization

• Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

• Treasury and cash flow management

• Enterprise risk management

• Financial systems and process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration and business partnering

• Talent development and team leadership

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Olaplex Inc., Marvin played a pivotal role in the company's successful IPO, leading the implementation of robust financial controls and reporting systems that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements and effectively communicate its financial performance to investors. At PepsiCo, he spearheaded the global integration of the Gatorade brand's financial operations, driving process standardization and cost optimization initiatives that resulted in significant efficiency gains and improved profitability.

Conclusion
With his deep financial expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational excellence, Marvin Cortez is poised to continue making a significant impact as the Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Finance and Accounting at iS CLINICAL. His commitment to fostering a culture of financial discipline, innovation, and continuous improvement positions him as a valuable asset in supporting the company's long-term growth and success.