Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Travis Chester is a seasoned financial executive with over 15 years of experience in driving strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer at Cubic Corporation, he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, driving financial strategy, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to support the organization's growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Cubic Corporation since June 2022, Travis is responsible for leading the company's financial planning, reporting, and control functions. He plays a crucial role in aligning financial strategies with the organization's overall business objectives, optimizing financial performance, and enhancing shareholder value.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Travis held various senior finance positions, including Senior Managing Director at Pretium Enterprise Services, EVP/CFO at Progress Residential®, CFO at Vixxo, and VP/CFO roles at Honeywell in the Aerospace, Building Solutions, and Sensing & Control divisions. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial transformation, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business growth.
Academic Background
Travis holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Arizona, where he graduated with distinction. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership programs at prestigious institutions, further enhancing his financial and strategic acumen.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Financial reporting and control
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration
- Strategic business partnering
- Process optimization and cost management
- Risk management and compliance
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Honeywell, Travis played a key role in driving financial transformation and improving operational efficiency across the company's Aerospace, Building Solutions, and Sensing & Control divisions. His strategic insights and data-driven approach contributed to significant revenue growth and improved profitability.
At Vixxo, Travis implemented robust financial controls, streamlined reporting processes, and drove organizational cost optimization initiatives, leading to a marked improvement in the company's financial performance.
Conclusion
With his extensive finance expertise, strategic vision, and proven track record of driving operational and financial excellence, Travis Chester is well-positioned to lead Cubic Corporation's financial function and contribute to the company's continued growth and success.
