Don Overton

Vice President of Finance at Exela Pharma Sciences

Don Overton has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Don is currently working as the Vice President of Finance at Exela Pharma Sciences LLC since January 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director of Finance at the same company from January 2022 to January 2023.

Before joining Exela Pharma Sciences LLC, Don worked at GF Linamar as a member of their team from May 2021 to January 2022. Prior to that, they worked at NEG Glass Fiber as the Manager of Plant Accounting and Financial Services from November 2018 to May 2021.

Don's experience also includes working at SGL Group - The Carbon Company, where they served as the North America Controller for Business Unit GMS from October 2015 to November 2018. Don also held the role of Plant Controller at the same company from March 2013 to November 2018. At SGL Group, they implemented Lean manufacturing practices, collaborated with the corporate headquarters in Germany for a capital investment project, and conducted training sessions for the production department.

In the past, Don worked at TIMCO Aviation Services as the Finance Director from January 2012 to January 2013. Don was responsible for developing operational key performance indicators (KPIs), budgeting and financial reporting, and implementing financial tracking models. Don also served as the Lean coordinator for process improvement and change management.

Don's earlier experience includes working as a Plant Controller at Weil-McLain from January 2010 to January 2012, a Controller at CPFilms from May 2007 to February 2009, and a Corporate Cost Manager at Takata ISI from December 2004 to March 2006. Don also served as a Senior Financial Analyst at TKH Holdings from May 2004 to November 2004 and as a Senior Cost Analyst at Levolor Kirsch from January 2003 to April 2004.

Overall, Don Overton has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in managerial positions and implementing Lean manufacturing practices.

Don Overton attended Georgia College & State University from 1990 to 1994, where they studied Accounting. Don then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Business Management at Chowan University from 1998 to 2001.

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Timeline

  • Vice President of Finance

    January, 2023 - present

  • Sr Director of Finance

    January, 2022