Linda Fonner

A global leader in the highly complex world of plating chemicals, equipment and services for printed circuit board (PCB), package substrate and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as decorative and functional surface finishing. Managing $121M P&L; 6 Direct Reports; 8 Countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, India); IT; Shared Service Center After 6 months, promoted/added responsibilities. Managing Director, Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia.

An experienced global finance & compliance leader having worked in multiple international locations with expertise in Pharma & Device Industries understanding the highly regulated environment (EFPIA EU Code, FCPA, Anti-Bribery, and Transparency).

Led global integrated risk based audits in 18 countries (EMEA, Americas) with a team of four professionals supported by various co-source resources, reporting quarterly to the Audit Committee of the West Board of Directors. Assessed organization-wide risks to ensure a sound system of internal controls. Member of the CFO Management Team reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board. Accountable for $1M budget.

Selected by Executive Management to partner with Cookson Australia/New Zealand to gain control and improve operations. Managed 11 member teams in Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, and Information Technology. Supervised daily accounting operations and maintained financial reporting systems in compliance with Corporate, IFRS and statutory requirements.