Mizkan America
Lora P. Furio has a strong background in finance and financial planning. Lora P. most recently worked at Mizkan America as an Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, where they led the finance function for the company and managed executive reporting and business reviews. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Finance Manager at Mizkan America, overseeing a $900+ million business unit and leading forecasting and budgeting processes.
Before Mizkan America, Lora worked at Wiley as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, where they prepared budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans. Lora P. also worked at TreeHouse Foods as a Finance Manager and Trade Promotions Manager, where they performed strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling. Earlier in their career, they worked at Newell Brands as a Senior Financial Analyst, providing financial support for new product launches, and at Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies as a Financial Analyst.
Overall, Lora has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning in various industries. Lora P. has demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Lora P. Furio obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business & Finance from the University for International Economic Studies in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2001. Lora P. then went on to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Economics & Finance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, which they completed in 2004.
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Mizkan America
At Mizkan America, Inc., our success comes from over 200 years of rich Japanese tradition. Our roots go back to 19th century Handa where, in 1804, Mr. Matazaemon Nakano began producing rice vinegar using byproducts from the production of sake (rice alcohol). Little did he know that as he sold this new product to local sushi chefs, he was laying the groundwork for a company that would become the largest vinegar producer in the world. Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor To Life™ for more than 200 years. As one of the leading makers of condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 17 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. Since 2005, Mizkan America has seen dramatic growth and their portfolio now includes a wide variety of vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, mustards, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, and salad dressings. Mizkan America brands include: Ragú® , Bertolli®, Holland House®, NAKANO®, Nature’s Intent®, World Harbors®, Barengo®, Mitsukan®, and Four Monks®. Mizkan America is also the exclusive distributor for Angostura® Bitters in North America. For more information about Mizkan America, please visit: www.Mizkan.com. About The Mizkan Group The Mizkan Group is a privately held, international food manufacturer, headquartered in Handa City, Japan, with a heritage that spans more than 200 years. Always guided by the company’s Two Principles (Offer customers only the finest products; and Continually challenge the status quo), the Mizkan Group offers a line-up of well-known international brands under the Mizkan umbrella and is a leader in the liquid condiment category. The Mizkan Group has operating facilities around the globe in places including: Japan, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.