Shawn Heitz

Shawn Heitz currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Akona Process Solutions since August 2024. Previously, Heitz held the positions of CFO & COO at Motor Supply Co, Inc. from June 2021 to August 2024, and Chief Commercial Officer at Driven Brands, Inc. from January 2020 to January 2021, where responsibilities included oversight of IPOs and go-to-market strategies. As the President & Founder of Sapphire Strategy, LLC from January 2017 to January 2020, Heitz focused on enhancing the growth and performance of private equity portfolios. Earlier roles at Snyder's-Lance, Inc. involved significant contributions as Vice President of Finance & Revenue Growth Management, Sr. Director of Finance & Strategy, and Director of Finance & Strategy, with a focus on finance, strategy, and consumer packaged goods. Academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Finance from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Finance and Marketing from the University of Virginia.