Aurita Roach
About Aurita Roach
Aurita Roach is the CFO and VP Finance of Appleton Group at Emerson, with extensive experience in financial leadership roles across the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.
Current Position at Emerson
Aurita Roach currently serves as the CFO and Vice President of Finance for the Appleton Group at Emerson. Based in Rosemont, Illinois, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the group. Her role involves managing financial strategies, budgets, and overall financial planning for the organization.
Previous Experience at Emerson
Aurita Roach has amassed extensive experience at Emerson in various financial leadership positions. From 2020 to 2023, she served as the Finance Director for Measurement Solutions in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in Dubai. Prior to this, she was the Senior Financial Controller for Valve Automation from 2015 to 2016 and was the Financial Controller for Remote Automation Solutions from 2011 to 2015, both roles also located in Dubai.
Career at KPMG
Before joining Emerson, Aurita Roach worked at KPMG. She held the role of Assistant Manager from 2009 to 2011 in Dubai. She also served in the Global Transaction Services division as an associate from 2008 to 2009 in the Greater New York City Area. The experience at KPMG provided her with a foundation in international finance and auditing.
Educational Background
Aurita Roach has a solid academic background in finance and accounting. She achieved her B.Accounting degree from the University of Stellenbosch, studying from 2000 to 2003. She furthered her education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and obtained Honours in Accounting in 2003.
Financial Leadership Experience
Aurita Roach has over a decade of experience in financial leadership roles across multiple regions including the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. Her career progression within Emerson, from Financial Controller to CFO and VP of Finance of the Appleton Group, underscores her expertise and leadership in corporate finance.