Deborah Switzen
About Deborah Switzen
Deborah Switzen serves as the United Division Finance and M and E Director at Breakthru Beverage Group, a position she has held since 2016. She has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles at Diageo and other companies, and holds an MBA in International Finance from the University of Miami.
Current Role at Breakthru Beverage Group
Deborah Switzen serves as the United Division Finance and M and E Director at Breakthru Beverage Group. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations in Cicero, Illinois. Her role involves overseeing financial planning and analysis, ensuring effective resource allocation, and driving financial performance across the division.
Previous Experience at Diageo
Deborah Switzen has extensive experience at Diageo, where she held multiple finance-related positions. She worked as the Director of Planning and Analysis for U.S. Spirits from 2008 to 2010, and later served as the Division Finance Director for East Control from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she was the Commercial Pricing Director from 2012 to 2014 and held the role of Finance Manager from 2005 to 2008. Her tenure at Diageo provided her with a strong foundation in financial management within the beverage industry.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Deborah Switzen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in International Finance from the University of Miami, completing her studies from 2006 to 2007. Her academic background supports her expertise in financial analysis and management.
Experience at The Charmer Sunbelt Group
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Deborah Switzen worked as the Corporate Finance Director for the Dmh Division at The Charmer Sunbelt Group from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategic planning within the division, further enhancing her experience in corporate finance.