Christopher Walh

About Christopher Walh

I am a Finance Executive with diverse industry experience spanning Defense, Aerospace, and Big Tech who is passionate about finance and technology. I currently lead a global finance and accounting team that manages a $0.5B -$1B annual business division. I have a unique ability to simplify complex topics, align others with my vision, and to deliver results. I have a thirst for learning about new technologies and enjoy learning from diverse perspectives. My long-term career aspiration is to become a CFO of a publicly traded company.My professional commitment extends beyond the workplace as I have volunteered in a number of settings in order to give back to the community. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, ice hockey, and running. I most recently completed my third half marathon.

Experience

1. Director Business Transformation

   Moog Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present · East Aurora, NY, US

   As Business Transformation Director for Moog Military Aircraft Group, I lead the Business Transformation team in shaping and executing the 80/20 simplification strategy, coordinating integrated business planning and broader manufacturing network design. My role is centered on aligning enterprise strategy with execution, ensuring the organization is positioned to deliver sustained value in a dynamic and complex military aircraft environment.Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership: Guiding the Business Transformation team to design and deliver initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and organizational performance. •80/20 Strategy Deployment: Driving focus on the most critical programs, customers, and capabilities to maximize impact and resource effectiveness. • Integrated Business Planning (IBP): Embedding a disciplined, cross-functional planning process that integrates demand, supply, and financial priorities for improved agility and predictability. • Program Lifecycle Optimization: Steering lifecycle planning improvements that enhance execution, accelerate delivery, and ensure program success from pursuit through sustainment. • Operations Strategy: Defining and advancing operations strategy and manufacturing network design that streamlines processes, builds capability, and reinforces Moog’s Military Aircraft Group’s long-term leadership in the industry.In this capacity, I work closely with senior executives and functional leaders to translate vision into execution, foster alignment across the enterprise, and lead transformative initiatives that prepare Moog Military Aircraft Group for sustainable growth

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial Engineering

  2004 — 2009

• University at Buffalo

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Earned Value Management
• Unix
• Data Modeling
• Maple
• Cplex
• Windows
• Data Analytics
• Wms
• C++
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Parametric Modeling
• Access
• Corporate Finance
• Six Sigma
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Excel
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Internal Audit
• Financial Audits
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Sap
• Financial Modeling