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JOHN RADI
8115 W. Kensington Drive ♦ Mequon, WI 53097 ♦ T: (414) 931-2901 / M: (414) 736-6016 ♦ jradi2@wi.rr.com
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SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Global Operations / Business Unit CFO / Strategic Alliances
Results-oriented Finance Executive with successful track record establishing strategic financial objectives and
operating policies that achieve corporate goals and ensure compliance. Skilled in financial management across
operations, contracting, treasury functions, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) planning and execution, and asset
management.
CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Planning & Execution • Acquisitions & Divestitures • Performance Improvement
• Financial Planning & Analysis • Capital Project Financial Management • Vendor & Contract
Negotiations
• Financial Budgeting & Reporting • Team Building & Leadership • Sarbanes-Oxley &
Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SABMiller, Milwaukee, WI 2006–present
Director of Finance & Planning, Market Development America’s & SABMiller Holdings Inc.,
Milwaukee Wi, (2010–present)
SABMiller is second largest global brewing company with $27 billion in revenue. Market Development
America’s is a division of SABMiller with revenues of over $300 million, responsible for exporting, licensing,
and marketing in countries in the America’s without brewing operations.
Supervise and mentor team of 17 employees; oversee finance organizations in Canada, Mexico and Brazil; and
manage third-party accounting firms in multiple locations. Manage Holding Company structure that includes
70% of SABMiller debt and cash flow, as well as all North America tax obligations. Lead monthly close and
reporting processes, manage five-year strategy, planning and reporting, provide financial analysis for strategic
projects and negotiations.
Selected Achievements
• Key member of small team that redefined the business in Canada, which will lead to $17 million in
additional profitability annually.
• Lead negotiator for licensee arrangement in Brazil, gaining access to the 3rd
largest beer market
• Supported development of Holding Company structure, including the acquisition of Fosters
Director of International Finance & SABMiller Holdings Inc. (2006–2008)
Assumed responsibilities for managing Holding Company structure that includes 70% of SABMiller debt and
cash flow, as well as all North America tax obligations
• Developed and launched a process to project annual profits and reallocate marketing spend to the most
impactful opportunities, resulting in double digit volume and profit growth.
• Led development of straetgies to redefine route to market approach and market expansion in Mexico

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• Established processes and controls to manage Holding structure
Director of International Finance , Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI, (2006–2008)
International division of Miller Brewing Company(subsidiary of SABMiller) with revenues of $100 million.
Recruited to direct and administer all aspects of finance operations for Miller’s international business in 40
countries including accounting, financial analysis, tax, and treasury functions.
• Developed and launched a process to project annual profits and reallocate marketing spend to the most
impactful opportunities, resulting in double digit volume and profit growth.
• 25% administrative cost reduction by addressing process improvements and establishing outsourcing solutions.
• Provided Finance and Strategic leadership, leading to a 40% increase in volumes and more than doubling of
profitability.
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 1987–2006
Ford Credit Latin America Finance Director, Ford Motor Credit Company, Deerfield Beach, FL
(2004–2006)
Global automotive company with operations in 200 countries and revenue of $150 billion that provides largest
automotive financing worldwide with more than $200 billion in loan receivables.
Planned, implemented, and monitored all finance and accounting operations in Latin American region. Provided
financing to Ford dealers to purchase inventories and facilities as well as financial products to retail customers.
Close and report monthly results and direct financial analysis, budgeting, strategy, and development of five-year
plan, leading three direct reports and matrix managing peak staff of 100 employees.
• 29% reduction in annual operating expenses by leading successful business restructuring initiative.
• Implemented metrics process to assess marketing programs that improved business results and increased
effectiveness of marketing dollars.
Ford Credit Europe Controller, Ford Financial Europe; Brentwood, England (2003–2004)
Promoted to lead and manage financial analysis and business planning efforts for Ford of Europe, servicing 20
European countries and generating annual revenues of $1.5 billion and $30 billion in loan receivables. Supervised
and developed six direct reports and staff of 20 in addition to matrix managing 20 country finance managers.
• $100 million released in loss reserves through effective review of credit loss reserves in line with Sarbanes-
Oxley requirements.
• Enhanced management reporting and monthly business reviews contributing to record regional profitability.
Additional Work History at Ford Motor Company & Ford Credit, Dearborn, MI
Manager of Business Strategy and Development, Ford Credit Europe (2000–2003)
Manager of International Financial Analysis, Ford Credit (1999–2000)
Business Unit Controller, Visteon (Ford subsidiary) (1997–1999)
Staff Financial Analyst, International Automotive Operations (1995–1997)
Financial Analyst roles (1987–1994)
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

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M.B.A. in Finance, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
B.A. in Accounting, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Six Sigma Green Belt, Deerfield Beach, FL
Six Sigma Black Belt Champion, Brentwood, England

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