Patrick John Jermain
About Patrick John Jermain
Patrick John Jermain serves as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Plexus Corp, where he has significantly contributed to the company's financial operations and customer service model. With a strong background in finance and management, he has played a key role in strategic financial planning across various sectors.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Patrick John Jermain serves as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Plexus Corp, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he focuses on optimizing financial operations to align with the company's customer service model. His contributions have been pivotal in enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through strategic financial planning and analysis.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before his current role at Plexus Corp, Jermain held several significant positions in finance. He worked at Rr Donnelley Global Turnkey Solutions as Vice President of Finance from 2002 to 2006 and later served as Corporate Controller at the same company from 1998 to 2002. He also worked at Appvion, Inc. as Corporate Controller and Assistant Treasurer in 2010, and as Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Secretary from 2006 to 2009.
Educational Background
Jermain has a strong educational foundation in business and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wake Forest University, completing his studies from 1984 to 1988. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he studied from 2007 to 2009.
Contributions to Financial Strategy
In his role at Plexus Corp, Jermain has been instrumental in implementing financial strategies that support the company's Product Realization Value Stream service model. His efforts have contributed to Plexus Corp's growth across various sectors, including Networking/Communications, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Industrial/Commercial, and Defense/Security/Aerospace.
Career Progression
Jermain's career in finance spans several notable positions. He worked at Plexus Worldwide as Corporate Controller from 2010 to 2013. His tenure at PwC as Senior Manager from 1988 to 1998 provided him with extensive experience in financial management, further shaping his career trajectory.