Rustom Jilla

Rustom Jilla has extensive experience in financial management and leadership roles. Rustom is currently working as the Chief Financial Officer at SI Group since 2022.

Prior to this, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances from 2020 to 2021. In this role, they played a crucial role in the merger and integration of DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences business with IFF. Rustom also executed a successful debt raise and contributed to the company's strong financial performance.

From 2015 to 2020, Rustom Jilla worked as the Chief Financial Officer at MSC Industrial Supply. Rustom partnered with other leaders to enhance operating discipline, drive productivity gains, and return the company to EPS growth. Rustom also had direct responsibility for successful UK and Mexican businesses.

Prior to that, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at Dematic from 2013 to 2014. During their tenure, they played key roles in turning around the European region, delivering financial goals, and de-risking the business globally.

Before joining Dematic, Rustom Jilla worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Ansell Limited from 2002 to 2013. Rustom played a significant role in rebuilding and maintaining the market credibility of the company. Rustom also established a performance culture and helped the company achieve significant growth and improved financial performance.

Earlier in their career, Rustom Jilla worked at PerkinElmer Inc as the VP Financial Operations and CFO Instruments SBU, where they evaluated and executed acquisitions and drove major improvements in working capital and cash flow.

Rustom started their career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Auditor.

Overall, Rustom Jilla has a diverse range of experience in financial management, strategic planning, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and operational improvement.

Rustom Jilla obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 1980 to 1984. Following that, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Strategy from The Wharton School from 1986 to 1988. Rustom also holds additional certifications as a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and as a Chartered Global Management Accountant from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in London, United Kingdom. The specific months and years of obtaining these additional certifications are not provided.