William Whalen Email Address

Chief Financial Officer

PQ Corporation a leading worldwide producer of specialty inorganic performance chemicals and catalysts.

Global Chief Financial Officer and Business Leader * Transformational Business and Operational Leadership and Accountability -- Strategic Growth and Technology Transformations, Turnaround and Financial Restructuring -- Start-up divisions to $2.3 Billion Stand-alone Global and Multi-facility companies -- Trusted advisor and collaborator with CEO, Board of Directors and Company Leadership -- Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as a financial advisor and developer and implementer of solutions to business challenges * Global World Class Companies; Private Equity Portfolio Companies; Private Companies; Carve-out. * Proven leadership track record to develop and implement strategic actions and capital funding; resulting in significantly increased revenues, market share, profitability and return on investment * Clear sense of purpose and urgency when faced with diverse situational challenges and opportunities. Genuine team player who works closely with all levels of operating management. Proficiencies: Strategic Growth Visioning and Implementation; M&A Strategies / Due Diligence; Cash Forecasting / Allocation; Financial Planning & Analysis; Financial Reporting / IFRS / SOX Implementation; Chapter 11 Reorganization Leadership; Technology Transformation; Business Carve-Out / Stand-alone Processes; Project Financing / Pro Formas; Trained Presenter and Public Speaker; Turnaround Management; Global Multi-Site Operations--Over 20 Countries; Board of Directors / Investors Communications; Treasury / Risk Management / Banking Relationships; Facility Divestitures / Closures; Pre-IPO Champion and Leadership. Industry Knowledge: World Class / Lean Manufacturing; Top Tier Automotive Supply; Product & Process Engineering; Operational / Financial Auditing; Assembly & Sequencing; Supplier Management / Logistics; Project & Real Estate Financing; Engineering & Quality Services; Systems Integration; Technology Transformation.