John Snead
About John Snead
John Snead serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Polytek Development Corp, where he focuses on leadership development and financial optimization. He has extensive experience in financial planning, capital structure decisions, and has previously held significant roles at Air Products over a decade.
Work at Polytek Development
John Snead has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Polytek Development Corp since 2016. In this role, he focuses on financial leadership and strategy, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring that the organization meets its financial objectives. Snead's leadership is directed towards developing future finance leaders within the company, enhancing the overall financial acumen of the organization.
Previous Experience at Air Products
Before joining Polytek Development, John Snead had an extensive career at Air Products, where he held various financial leadership roles. He served as the Controller for Latin America and South Africa from 2006 to 2016 and as the Controller for the Industrial Chemicals Division from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he was the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasury for one year in 2003-2004. His tenure at Air Products provided him with significant experience in financial management across diverse regions and sectors.
Education and Expertise
John Snead studied at Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Finance (1984-1988) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance (1988-1990). His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial principles. He specializes in optimizing planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes and has expertise in capital structure decisions, including cash flow forecasting, dividends, and debt financing.
Achievements in Financial Leadership
Throughout his career, John Snead has demonstrated a strong capability in financial leadership. He executed a significant $1.4 billion acquisition, leading the efforts in valuation, negotiation, due diligence, financial close, and integration. His experience includes comfortable interactions and presentations at executive levels, including the Board of Directors. Additionally, he has unique experience in Latin America, having worked in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, and has served as a Director on joint venture Boards.
Manufacturing Accounting and Analysis Experience
John Snead possesses extensive experience in manufacturing accounting, analysis, and optimization. His background in this area has allowed him to contribute effectively to financial strategies within manufacturing environments. His analytical skills support the optimization of financial processes, enabling organizations to achieve their financial goals efficiently.