Timothy J. Wiggins
About Timothy J. Wiggins
Title and Current Role
Timothy J. Wiggins serves as the Chief Financial Officer at KeHE, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring fiscal health and compliance. He also holds a board position and operational responsibilities at Tree of Life Canada, and serves on the board of World Finer Foods.
Education and Certification
Timothy J. Wiggins graduated in 1979 from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant, bringing a solid foundation in accounting and finance to his executive roles.
Career Background
Timothy J. Wiggins began his career in 1979 with Deloitte Haskins & Sells, the international accounting and consulting firm that preceded Deloitte & Touche. Over the years, he has accumulated a wealth of experience through key leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer at Autodie Corporation and Chief Financial Officer at Fruehauf Trailer Corporation. Notably, he has served in senior executive roles such as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at DeVry Education Group, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Tellabs, and Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
Achievements in Financial Management
At KeHE, Timothy J. Wiggins has made significant contributions to the company's financial health. Early in his tenure, he focused on working capital efficiency, successfully reducing the working capital metric by 3 days. He also rebuilt the finance team, balancing deep experience with promotions and new hires. Further, his efforts in working closely with sales and operations teams helped redesign weekly and monthly operating reports, leading to improved operational transparency and efficiency. His work contributed to an increase of over $40 million in average daily liquidity.