Pieter De Graaf
About Pieter De Graaf
Pieter De Graaf is the Financial Director at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in finance and risk assessment within the consumer goods industry.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Pieter De Graaf is currently serving as the Financial Director at Procter & Gamble. He has been in this role since 2018, operating out of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. His responsibilities involve overseeing financial operations, guiding financial strategy, and ensuring robust financial performance.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Pieter De Graaf has had an extensive career at Procter & Gamble, holding numerous roles over the years. Prior to his current position, he served as the Financial Director in Cincinnati, Ohio from 2014 to 2018. Before that, he was a Finance Manager from 2011 to 2014 and a Strategy and Planning Finance Manager from 2009 to 2011, all in Cincinnati. His earlier roles include Customer Finance Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, and various Finance Manager positions in Jackson, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Ohio, and South Africa. This diverse experience has provided him a comprehensive understanding of financial management within the company.
Experience at Price Waterhouse Coopers
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Pieter De Graaf worked as a Senior Audit Manager at Price Waterhouse Coopers from 1990 to 1994. During this time, he gained significant experience in auditing and financial oversight, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in financial management.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Pieter De Graaf has a solid educational background in accounting and finance. He holds a BCommerce degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where he studied Accounting, Auditing, Tax, and Economics from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his studies with a Post Graduate degree in Accounting, Tax, and Auditing from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (1990-1991). Additionally, he achieved a Chartered Accountant (SA) designation from the Public Accountants & Auditors Board in 1992-1993.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Pieter De Graaf possesses extensive experience in risk assessment and internal controls within the consumer goods industry. His strong skills in business planning and consumer products have significantly contributed to the effectiveness of his finance roles. He has played a key role in improving operational sales processes in countries like China, Brazil, and Mexico, demonstrating his impact in international markets.