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Libra Industries Appoints Luis Montiel to Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2022 | Libra IndustriesEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announced the appointment of Luis Montiel, CPA, CTP, FPAC as Chief Financial Officer. A senior finance executive, Montiel brings multi-industry experience in startups, public and private equity owned corporations with revenues ranging from $7 million to $25 billion USD.
Montiel will oversee all aspects of Finance & Accounting as the financial leader for Libra Industries. He has more than 20 years of expertise in operational finance, venture capital, capital markets, global cash management, commercial finance, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions.
Two of Montiel’s most recent roles include CFO at Pine Creek Renewables and CFO at Jabil Digital Solutions. His proven ability to quickly learn diverse industries' details and improve profits has led to numerous acquisitions and transformed finance organizations.
Montiel earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a M.B.A. from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. He is a Certified Public Accountant – State of Florida, Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional.
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