Sven Lewis
About Sven Lewis
Sven Lewis serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Ultra Electronics Group since 2023 and previously held the same position at Cobham. With extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various industries, he has a strong background in financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and international financial reporting standards.
Work at Cobham
Sven Lewis serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Cobham, a role he has held since 2021. Based in London, England, he has been instrumental in overseeing the financial operations of the company. His responsibilities include managing financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). His tenure at Cobham has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in financial leadership to drive the company's financial strategy.
Previous Roles at Ferguson plc
Sven Lewis held multiple positions at Ferguson plc, where he gained significant experience in financial management. He served as the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) from 2013 to 2016 in Reading, United Kingdom. He then transitioned to the role of Deputy CFO for the Nordic Region at Stark Group A/S, where he worked for five months in Copenhagen in 2016. Additionally, he was the CFO for Beijer Byggmaterial AB in Sweden from 2017 to 2018. These roles contributed to his expertise in financial planning and corporate strategy.
Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Sven Lewis worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for several years, where he advanced through various managerial roles. He was a Senior Manager at PwC from 2005 to 2012, with assignments in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Reading, United Kingdom. His tenure at PwC included responsibilities that enhanced his skills in financial analysis and reporting. This experience laid a strong foundation for his later roles in corporate finance and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Sven Lewis studied at Lincoln College, University of Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Modern History from 1991 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Studies in Historical Research from the same institution in 1995-1996. His academic background complements his professional expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Diverse Industry Experience
Sven Lewis has worked across various industries, including Defence & Aerospace, building materials, and logistics & supply chain. This diverse experience showcases his adaptability and capability in managing financial operations in different sectors. His roles have involved strategic planning, budgeting, and corporate restructuring, which are essential components of effective financial leadership.