John Hooker

About John Hooker

I’m a highly accomplished leader in finance, information technology, and supply chain operations with a proven track record of driving transformative change and achieving sustainable growth.Throughout my career, I have played a key role in developing and implementing initiatives and strategies to reduce costs, improve cashflows, and drive performance. I am consistently recognized as someone who can identify and solve complex organizational challenges and help teams navigate through transitions.As a leader, I am hands-on. I lead by example, work diligently to foster a culture of collaboration and trust, and expertly bring cross-functional teams together to solve problems. In addition to my experience in driving sustainable transformations, I am skilled in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management, and have experience in M&A. Some of my career highlights include:• Developed the FP & A function at GOJO that led to peak profitability in 2019• Led the 18-month ERP implementation of SAP that significantly improved GOJO’s operational efficiency and capabilities• Created the Value Realization Office to drive growth, profitability, and cashflow through strategic initiatives, achieving $15M in savings during the inaugural year• Oversaw multiple high-profile cost reduction projects that leveraged lean manufacturing principles, improving the supply chain network and optimizing the organizational structureI’m excited to continue leading initiatives to ensure financial health for an innovative and growth-focused organization. If you’d like to know more about me or my professional journey, let’s connect!

Experience

1. Chief Performance Officer

   GOJO, Makers of PURELL

   Jul 2024 — Present · Akron, OH, US

   Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of business and financial strategies, including long term budgeting, forecasting and investments; oversee a team of 80 Finance, Strategy and IT staff• Developed a value creation strategy, established process and structure to identify and execute a program focused on margin expansion, cost reduction and working capital optimization• Restructured the Finance organization to focus the business on achievement of performance objectives, aligning financial resources with business leaders to provide timely insights, support effective decision making and drive key initiatives

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• The University of Akron

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  Succeeding as a Strategic CFO

  2021