Yvo Aebli
About Yvo Aebli
Yvo Aebli is an experienced International Controller with a background in finance and controllership across multiple companies, including Shire, Takeda, and Baxter Healthcare. He currently works at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and has a proven track record in establishing teams, implementing processes, and managing financial operations in various regions.
Work at Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Yvo Aebli has been serving as the International Controller at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2023. His role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. He works in a hybrid model from Zug, Zug, Schweiz.
Previous Experience in Finance and Controllership
Prior to joining Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Aebli held several significant positions in finance and controllership. He worked at Shire as Regional Controller for EU & EEMEA from 2016 to 2019. He then transitioned to Takeda, where he served as Finance Director for Controllership EUCAN / PDT Finance from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a long tenure at Baxter Healthcare, where he worked as Finance Director from 2004 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Yvo Aebli studied at the SIB Swiss Institute for Business Administration, where he achieved the Diplomierter Controller SIB in 2003. He also attended Kaufmännische Berufsschule Zürich, obtaining the Buchhalter mit Eidg. Fachausweis from 1993 to 1996. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance and controlling.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Aebli has managed various financial projects and initiatives. He established and led a Shared Services team in Warsaw and built a European/EEMEA Controlling team after the Baxter spin-off. He also played a key role in the deployment of BPR-I (SAP ECC, Ariba) across multiple European countries. His efforts in insourcing accounting activities in Eastern Europe and MEA resulted in annual cost savings exceeding USD 0.5 million.
Leadership in Controlling Functions
Aebli has demonstrated leadership in integrating controlling functions during acquisitions. He led the integration of the Controlling function into Shire and Takeda following their acquisitions. Additionally, he set up and managed a newly hired Controlling team for the Middle East and Africa in Dubai, showcasing his ability to lead teams in diverse geographical locations.