Gene Larson
Transformational CFO | Strategic Partner to PE Firms & Boards | Value Creation Leader
- Role
- Vice President, CFO North America at Nexeo Plastics
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gene Larson
Dynamic and hands-on finance executive with 20+ years of global experience leading…
Experience
Vice President, CFO North America
Nov 2021 — Present · The Woodlands, TX, US
Lead North America financial operations for a $1.3B private equity-backed business. Driving sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term value creation through strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. Oversee a 20+ member finance and pricing team, developing a culture of financial awareness and accountability while enhancing visibility and data-driven decision-making. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering strategic insights to C-suite partners, supporting long-term business objectives.Committed to value creation, spearheading a data-first pricing strategy that generated $9.3M in incremental contribution margin in the first year. Strengthened cash flow and working capital management by implementing GMROI methodologies and leveraging AI-powered analytics to optimize inventory decisions, unlocking $120M in cash savings within 10 months.Driving M&A strategy, overseeing due diligence and valuation support for acquisition targets ranging from $25M to $1.5B, ensuring alignment with private equity investors.
Education
IMD
Executive Education Program
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2000 — 2002
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