Leo Hernandez
About Leo Hernandez
Leo Hernandez is the Senior Finance Director for Americas Operations at Teleflex Incorporated, with over 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, and supply chain management.
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Leo Hernandez is the Senior Finance Director of Americas Operations at Teleflex Incorporated, based in the Greater San Diego Area.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
As Senior Finance Director of Americas Operations at Teleflex Incorporated, Leo Hernandez is responsible for the financial performance and reporting of nine manufacturing sites across the United States and Mexico. He leads strategic projects aimed at increasing sales growth and profitability while reducing lead-time to end customers. His role is centered on continuous improvement and inventory reduction, with efforts leading to a 10% year-over-year reduction in inventory.
Previous Experience at Smiths Medical
Before his role at Teleflex, Leo Hernandez worked at Smiths Medical as the Regional Director of Supply Chain. During his seven-year tenure from 2008 to 2015, he was involved in various supply chain management responsibilities in the Greater San Diego Area, honing his expertise in managing supply chains within multinational manufacturing environments.
Finance Director at Philips Electronics North America
Prior to his role at Smiths Medical, Leo held the position of Director of Finance EF&E at Philips Electronics North America for one year from 2007 to 2008. There, he focused on financial strategies and operations that contributed to the company's objectives in financial efficiency and performance.
Controller at Philips Lighting Electronics
From 2003 to 2007, Leo Hernandez served as the Controller for Tijuana Operations at Philips Lighting Electronics. During these four years, he gained substantial experience in managing financial reporting and controls for manufacturing operations, further building his expertise in finance within the tech and electronics sectors.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Leo has been instrumental in driving continuous improvement projects across his roles, including a project process that yielded a 3.5% year-over-year variable cost efficiency. His focus on change management and continuous improvement is a notable aspect of his professional approach.
Education and Expertise
Leo Hernandez holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from CETYS Universidad. He completed his Bachelor's from 1988 to 1992 and his MBA from 1997 to 2002. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his over 20 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, and supply chain within multinational manufacturing environments.