Vernon Chua
About Vernon Chua
Vernon Chua serves as the Regional Financial Controller for Asia at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2013. He oversees financial operations across multiple countries, manages M&A activities, and leads a finance team while ensuring compliance with regional regulations.
Work at Materion
Vernon Chua has served as the Regional Financial Controller Asia at Materion Corporation since 2013. In this role, he oversees financial operations across several countries, including Singapore, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, and Korea. His responsibilities include managing a combined annual revenue of approximately $113 million. Chua has led significant initiatives such as the implementation of SAP in Singapore and the Philippines, which enhanced operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Vernon Chua earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Eastern Michigan University between 1994 and 2001. His academic focus included Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his role in financial management and operational oversight.
Background
Chua has extensive experience in financial management, particularly in the Asia region. He has been instrumental in managing Finance and HR M&A activities, contributing to the successful acquisition of a competitor. Additionally, he coordinated the consolidation of a legacy factory with a newly acquired factory in Taiwan, which streamlined operations and improved efficiency.
Achievements
In his capacity as Regional Financial Controller, Vernon Chua has implemented new ERP and HRIS software in Taiwan, modernizing the company's technological infrastructure. He also acts as the Legal and Compliance Lead for AMG Asia, ensuring that the company adheres to regional regulations. Furthermore, he develops and mentors a finance team of eight members located in Singapore and Taiwan, fostering their professional growth.