Thomas Frey
About Thomas Frey
Thomas Frey serves as the Vice President of Finance and Accounting at IGEL Technology, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, he has held significant positions at Columbian Chemicals and Birla Carbon, and he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Work at IGEL
Thomas Frey has been serving as the Vice President of Finance and Accounting at IGEL Technology since 2022. He is based in Bremen, Germany, and has been with the company for two years. In this role, he oversees financial operations and accounting practices, contributing to the company's strategic financial planning and management.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining IGEL Technology, Thomas Frey held various finance-related positions. He worked at Birla Carbon, Aditya Birla Group as Chief Financial Officer for Europe and Africa and Managing Director for Germany, the UK, and Luxembourg from 2013 to 2021. His earlier roles at Columbian Chemicals Company included Director of Finance & Administration and Controller for Eurasia, among others, spanning from 1992 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Frey holds multiple degrees in finance and business administration. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (HONS) in European Finance & Accounting from Leeds Beckett University. He also completed a Diplom Betriebswirt at HSB Hochschule Bremen and an MBA in Business Administration & Financial Risk from Heriot-Watt University. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Edinburgh Business School.
Financial Skills and Knowledge
Thomas Frey possesses a strong understanding of various accounting standards, including IFRS, USGAAP, and HGB. He specializes in fast close processes and has been involved in the global implementation of financial systems such as SAP, Hyperion HFM, and Essbase. His expertise extends to digitalization processes in finance and accounting.
International Experience and Philosophy
Thomas Frey enjoys working in international environments and with multicultural teams. He believes in continuous education and has experience in deciphering financial narratives to unlock strategic insights. His background includes working for a Dow Jones company and family-owned businesses, as well as JP Morgan Private Equity.