Title: Regional Chief Financial Officer for the Americas
Company: Stabilus
Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States
Lech Olszak, ME, Regional Chief Financial Officer for the Americas at Stabilus, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Industry.
Mr. Olszak, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience, currently serves as the regional chief financial officer for the Americas at Stabilus in North Carolina. In this capacity, he oversees a team of over 30 individuals across various locations, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations through effective communication with direct reports. Mr. Olszak’s role involves managing diverse finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, while also integrating information technology administration to enhance financial processes. His collaborative approach with other departments addresses key financial topics and supports overall business objectives.
Based in Koblenz, Germany, Stabilus is an industrial machinery manufacturing company renowned as a global leader in motion control technology solutions for various sectors, including mobility, industrial machinery, automation, energy, and construction.
Before being named to his leading role, Mr. Olszak was the finance and information technology director of the Americas at Stabilus in 2023. His responsibilities included supporting team members by providing them with the necessary tools and resources for their success. Mr. Olszak’s leadership style emphasizes fostering employee development and enhancing team dynamics, which has led to significant improvements in budget security and forecast accuracy.
Before joining Stabilus, Mr. Olszak was the finance director for the regional business unit at Faurecia from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Faurecia was characterized by his ability to conduct in-depth analyses while supporting his team with detail-oriented tasks. This rare combination of skills allowed Mr. Olszak to transform a struggling team into a high-performing unit, particularly during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when he pioneered remote auditing processes.
From 2015 to 2021, Mr. Olszak served as the director of internal audit for the Americas region at Faurecia. Having relocated to the U.S. for this position, he brought extensive experience in the manufacturing and automotive sectors with him. Working in this capacity equipped him with the ability to conduct in-depth analyses while also supporting his team with detail-oriented tasks. Mr. Olszak initially joined Faurecia as a senior internal auditor in 2012 and quickly advanced to manager for internal audit for North East Europe.
Mr. Olszak began his professional journey at PwC in 2007, shortly after earning his college degrees. Starting as an associate in the corporate client department at Bank Pekao in 2006, he progressed to senior associate and then assistant manager. This foundational experience in external audit laid the groundwork for Mr. Olszak’s subsequent success.
Academically, Mr. Olszak holds a master’s degree in finance and banking and a second master’s degree in quantitative methods of economics and information systems from SGH Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest school of economics in Warsaw, Poland, since 2008 and 2009, respectively. These academic achievements have been instrumental in his career success, providing him with analytical abilities that complement his focus on detail and big-picture perspective.
Attributing much of his success to the unwavering support of his wife and his dedication to detail, Mr. Olszak is steadfast about prioritizing and utilizing his analytical abilities to maintain a big-picture perspective. Eager for future opportunities, he aims to advance within the finance function to become a group chief financial officer. This aspiration reflects Mr. Olszak’s commitment to leadership and professional growth in the finance sector.
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