William Lehman

About William Lehman

I am an Executive Leader in the Food & Beverage and Alcohol Industries. My operational experience has been spent primarily within organizations ranging from Non-Profits to $56B Fortune 500 global businesses. I have effectively managed revenue goals of up to $220M, operational budgets of up to $7.5B, and capital expense budgets of up to $350M. As a team player, I go above and beyond to assure that those under my jurisdiction are provided with the resources they need to succeed. I have a track record of attracting, recruiting, and advising teams of up to 1,300. Together we have built the foundations necessary to accelerate performance, increase revenue, and bolster shareholder value.ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES REPRESENTED BELOW• Fund Raising• Accounting / Finance• Company Culture• Strategic Planning• Acquisition Integration• Team Development• IT / Systems • Customer Centric• Funding & Capitalization• Vendor Selection / Negotiations• Business Transformation• Team Mentoring / Coaching• National / International Expansions• Multi-Site Operational Improvement• eCommerce Development / Deployment• Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer Corporate Treasurer

   Furmano Foods, Inc.

   Jan 2024 — Present · Northumberland, PA, US

   As Chief Financial Officer at Furmano Foods—a legacy-rich, family-owned agribusiness rooted in Pennsylvania since 1921—I steward financial strategy with a firm commitment to operational integrity, biblical values, and our mission to deliver great-tasting, nutritious food. My role integrates decades of experience in finance, procurement, legal compliance, IT leadership, and corporate governance with a heartfelt dedication to servant leadership and continuous improvement.I oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, capital structure, audit governance, enterprise risk, and corporate technology for a complex, vertically integrated business. I also lead Furmano’s corporate strategy function—aligning long-range planning, capital investment, and growth initiatives with our God-honoring mission. Through disciplined stewardship, I’ve helped strengthen our company’s balance sheet, enhance forecasting agility, modernize enterprise systems, and expand digital infrastructure—while always preserving the heritage and unity that define Furmano\'s.My leadership is marked by a \"people-first\" philosophy and a passion for building high-trust teams. I believe in authentic conversations, aligned execution, and simplifying complexity to unlock momentum.

Education

• INSEAD

  Business @ AB Inbev, In Company MBA

• PennWest Clarion

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Communications, Computer Information Systems, Philosophy

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Executive Management
• Supplier Evaluation
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Development
• P&L Management
• Team Leadership
• Procurement
• Income Statement
• Retail
• Telecom Expense Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• IT Contract Negotiation
• Team Management
• Global Sourcing
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Sourcing
• Product Management
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Inventory Management
• Categorization
• Account Management