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VP-Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest technologies. From biometric identification utilizing the unique characteristics of human skin structure; to magnetic signature sensing of mechanical and electrical properties; to the revolutionary solid-state touch sensitive switches used in today's appliances and automobiles, Methode's extensive toolbox of technical solutions help our customers differentiate their products.

Diverse and extensive financial management experience in a complex global publicly-traded (NYSE) company, including significant international familiarity in Europe, Asia and North America, most notably China, Singapore, the Philippines, Malta, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Mexico.Extensive international experience has resulted in a broadened and mature business perspective and way of thinking.Management experience includes treasury, foreign exchange, risk and insurance management, taxation and tax planning, transfer pricing, acquisitions and divestitures, communication with the investing public (including 10Q,10K, press releases, one-on-one investor road-shows and large investor conferences), management of IT, special projects and other various duties.Results-driven global financial professional with the valuable combination of a deep understanding of accounting and finance coupled with the 'big picture' ability to distill business issues into profit-improving opportunities, all viewed through a strategic global lens.