Fabien Klimsza
About Fabien Klimsza
Fabien Klimsza serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Americas at Arc International, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the Institut catholique d'Arts et Métiers, an MBA from The Wharton School, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Current Role at Arc International
Fabien Klimsza serves as the Chief Financial Officer Americas at Arc International, a position he has held since 2013. Based in Millville, NJ, he oversees financial operations across North America and Latin America. His responsibilities encompass a wide range of functions, including Finance, Accounting, IT, Insurance, Legal, Internal Audit, and Risk Management. Klimsza has managed a $250 million business, ensuring effective operations in manufacturing and distribution across various locations, including New Jersey, New York, Mexico, and Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Fabien Klimsza holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the Institut catholique d'Arts et Métiers, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by completing an MBA in Strategy and Finance at The Wharton School between 2003 and 2005. Klimsza also attended Harvard Business School, where he completed the Advanced Management Program 201 from 2021 to 2022. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in financial management and strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience at Arc
Before his current role, Fabien Klimsza worked at Arc International in various capacities. He served as Finance Manager for the Turnaround Program from 2007 to 2009 in Arques, France. He later held the position of Treasury, Reporting and Consolidation Director from 2012 to 2013. During his tenure, he negotiated a $60 million credit facility and developed key banking relationships in the United States, contributing to the financial stability of the organization.
Business Transformation Initiatives
Klimsza played a significant role in transforming the business model in Mexico by implementing a Direct Import model, which involved the closure of a local subsidiary. This initiative reflects his ability to adapt and optimize business operations in response to market demands. His focus on balancing top-line growth with capital leveraging has been instrumental in driving financial performance in the regions he oversees.